Atty. Michael Gerard Graffeo

Atty. Michael Gerard Graffeo

Hon. Michael Gerard Graffeo is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, trial practice, employment discrimination and 13 other areas of law.

Vestavia Hills Vestavia Hills 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Gerard Graffeo at a glance

Michael Gerard Graffeo is a Cir.J. based in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation, wrongful termination, discrimination, probate, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1993). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Vestavia Hills, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. Michael Gerard Graffeo is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, trial practice, employment discrimination and 13 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Michael practices in Vestavia Hills, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gerard Graffeo's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Probate

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Wrongful Death

Michael Gerard Graffeo is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Gerard Graffeo

Where is Michael Gerard Graffeo's law office located?
Michael Gerard Graffeo's law practice is located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gerard Graffeo handle?
Michael Gerard Graffeo focuses on formation, wrongful termination, discrimination, probate, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Michael Gerard Graffeo practiced law?
Michael Gerard Graffeo has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Michael Gerard Graffeo go to law school?
Michael Gerard Graffeo earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Michael Gerard Graffeo for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Gerard Graffeo received?
Michael Gerard Graffeo's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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