Atty. Michael J. Allen

Atty. Michael J. Allen

Michael J. Allen is a lawyer practicing business acquisitions law, business law, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law.

Greensboro Greensboro 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (743) 209-5983 Book Appointment

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About Michael J. Allen at a glance

Michael J. Allen is a estate planning, business, ip, tax, and m&a attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), North Carolina (1991), and Massachusetts (2012). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1983) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1980). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Allen is a lawyer practicing business acquisitions law, business law, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices in Greensboro, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael J. Allen is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael J. Allen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael J. Allen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael J. Allen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael J. Allen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greensboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J. Allen

Where is Michael J. Allen's law office located?
Michael J. Allen's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Allen handle?
Michael J. Allen focuses on estate planning, business, ip, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael J. Allen practiced law?
Michael J. Allen has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael J. Allen go to law school?
Michael J. Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Michael J. Allen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1983
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
North Carolina
Admitted: 1991
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2012

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