Atty. Michael Joel Witmer

Atty. Michael Joel Witmer

Michael Joel Witmer is a lawyer practicing advertising, tax. Michael received a B.S. degree from Elizabethtown College in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.

New York New York 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Michael Joel Witmer at a glance

Michael Joel Witmer is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on tax and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2007). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Villanova, 2007) and Elizabethtown College (B.S., 2003). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Joel Witmer is a lawyer practicing advertising, tax
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Elizabethtown College in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joel Witmer's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Michael Joel Witmer's law office located?
Michael Joel Witmer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joel Witmer handle?
Michael Joel Witmer focuses on tax, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Joel Witmer practiced law?
Michael Joel Witmer has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael Joel Witmer go to law school?
Michael Joel Witmer earned their education at (LL.M. Villanova, 2007); (B.S., 2003).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Villanova
New York University School of Law
- 2007
B.S.
Elizabethtown College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2007

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