Atty. Michael Gerard

Atty. Michael Gerard

Michael Gerard is a lawyer practicing commercial, appeals, litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (484) 836-3821

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About Michael Gerard at a glance

Michael Gerard is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), Pennsylvania (2012), and New Jersey (2014). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of Michigan (B.A., 2002). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Gerard is a lawyer practicing commercial, appeals, litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Michael practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gerard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Gerard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Gerard is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael Gerard is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Michael Gerard's law office located?
Michael Gerard's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gerard handle?
Michael Gerard focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael Gerard practiced law?
Michael Gerard has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Michael Gerard go to law school?
Michael Gerard earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 2005
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2012
New Jersey
Admitted: 2014

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