Atty. Michael John McElroy
Mr. Michael John McElroy is a lawyer practicing asset-backed securities, repackagings, swap agreements and 1 other area of law.
Asset-Backed Securities & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 29+ Years Experience
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About Michael John McElroy at a Glance
Michael John McElroy is an Assoc. Gen. Coun. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on securities. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997) and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1997) and Kenyon College B.A. Political Science Kenyon College B.A. magna cum laude University of Virginia M.A. (—). Active member of Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael John McElroy
- Mr. Michael John McElroy is a lawyer practicing asset-backed securities, repackagings, swap agreements and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Michael practices in Washington, DC
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Securities Law in Washington
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael John McElroy brings 29+ 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 Virginia and District of Columbia, Michael John McElroy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Securities Practice
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Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Michael John McElroy 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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