Atty. Michael James Wolfer

Atty. Michael James Wolfer

Michael James Wolfer is a lawyer practicing subrogation & recovery, human and civil rights, labour and employment and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University, New York, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Michael James Wolfer at a glance

Michael James Wolfer is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, commercial re, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2013) and Pennsylvania Philadelphia's Court of Common Pleas United States District Court - District of New Jer (2013). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law J.D. (—) and Columbia University, New York B.A. Political Science (—). Active member of Memberships •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) •Philadelphia State Bar Association •Columbia University Club of Philadelphia, Board Secretary, 2018 - 2020. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Wolfer is a lawyer practicing subrogation & recovery, human and civil rights, labour and employment and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University, New York, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Michael practices at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Wolfer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Wolfer 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.

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Real Estate Law

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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Philadelphia 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael James Wolfer's law office located?
Michael James Wolfer's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Wolfer handle?
Michael James Wolfer focuses on employment, real estate, commercial re, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael James Wolfer practiced law?
Michael James Wolfer has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
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Education

Rutgers University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Columbia University, New York B.A. Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2013
Pennsylvania Philadelphia's Court of Common Pleas United States District Court - District of New Jer
Admitted: 2013

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