Atty. Michael J. Nies
Michael J. Nies is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 9 other areas of law.
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Michael J. Nies is a Member based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Michael J. Nies. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, wills, child custody, and contracts. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1992). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1988) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Erie County (Chairman, Solo-Small Firm Practitioners Committee, 1996—), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Nies is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 9 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices at Michael J. Nies in Erie, PA
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Michael J. Nies's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Nies handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael J. Nies is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael J. Nies is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael J. Nies is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael J. Nies is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael J. Nies is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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