Atty. Michael James Gawley

Atty. Michael James Gawley

Michael James Gawley is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, education, general and 3 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 34 years.

Federal Way Federal Way 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Michael James Gawley at a glance

Michael James Gawley is a WA Educ. Assn. based in Federal Way, Washington. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1992). Serands clients in Federal Way, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Gawley is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, education, general and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices in Federal Way, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Gawley's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael James Gawley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Tax Law

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

Michael James Gawley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael James Gawley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael James Gawley is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael James Gawley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Where is Michael James Gawley's law office located?
Michael James Gawley's law practice is located in Federal Way, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Gawley handle?
Michael James Gawley focuses on employment, tax, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael James Gawley practiced law?
Michael James Gawley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1992

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