Atty. Michael John McCarthy
Michael John McCarthy is a lawyer practicing antitrust, appellate, litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1999, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 16+ Years Experience
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About Michael John McCarthy at a Glance
Michael John McCarthy is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at O Melveny And Myers Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York US Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit US Distric US District Court For The Northern Dis (2010) and California District of Columbia (2011). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Fordham University (B.A. American, 1999). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael John McCarthy
- Michael John McCarthy is a lawyer practicing antitrust, appellate, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Michael John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1999, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Michael John practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Washington, DC
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Civil Litigation in Washington
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Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Michael John McCarthy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael John McCarthy's practice in the field of litigation and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael John McCarthy brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York US Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit US Distric US District Court For The Northern Dis and California District of Columbia, Michael John McCarthy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and appellate, Michael John McCarthy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Michael John McCarthy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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