Atty. Michael John Hertz

Atty. Michael John Hertz

Michael John Hertz is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, intellectual property. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Roanoke Roanoke 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Michael John Hertz at a glance

Michael John Hertz is a Principal based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2005), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia (2005), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Federal Court of Claims and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran (2006), and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (JD, 2005) and University of Virginia (B.A. Wake, 2002). Active member of Virginia State Bar Roanoke, Virginia and American Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael John Hertz is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, intellectual property
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Hertz's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael John Hertz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael John Hertz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

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 Roanoke 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Hertz

Where is Michael John Hertz's law office located?
Michael John Hertz's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Hertz handle?
Michael John Hertz focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael John Hertz practiced law?
Michael John Hertz has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael John Hertz go to law school?
Michael John Hertz earned their education at (JD, 2005); (B.A. Wake, 2002).
How can I contact Michael John Hertz for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 2005
B.A. Wake
University of Virginia
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Federal Court of Claims and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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