Atty. Michael Houghton
Michael Houghton is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, corporate / incorporation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Michael Houghton is a Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1982). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Houghton is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, corporate / incorporation and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in Wilmington, DE
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Michael Houghton is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Delaware →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Houghton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Houghton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Delaware →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael Houghton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Delaware →
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Why local counsel matters in Delaware
Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware 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 Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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