Atty. Michael Hugh Elam
Michael Hugh Elam is a lawyer practicing civil litigation and defense, criminal law, criminal defense. Michael received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Michael Hugh Elam is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., 1991) and California State University, Long Beach (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Fort Myers Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Hugh Elam is a lawyer practicing civil litigation and defense, criminal law, criminal defense
- Michael received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices in Fort Myers Beach, FL
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Myers Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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