Atty. Michael J. "Mike" Gardner
Michael J. Gardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law.
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About Michael J. "Mike" Gardner at a glance
Michael J. "Mike" Gardner is a maritime attorney based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at William & Mary Law School (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts (2026). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Gardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Michael J., who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2003
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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