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About Michael H. Leahy at a glance
Michael H. Leahy is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arentfox Schiff Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1970) and Maryland (1990). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1970) and Yale University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael H. Leahy is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial, tax
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Michael practices at ArentFox Schiff LLP in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael H. Leahy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael H. Leahy is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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