Atty. Michael K. Smeltzer
Michael K. Smeltzer is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, environmental, real estate.
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Michael K. Smeltzer is a Principal based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1961), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1962), and Florida (1963). Educated at Washington & Lee University (LL.B., 1961) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Roanoke, Virginia (Member Chairman, 1998-1999, Board of Governors, Real Property Section) and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael K. Smeltzer is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, environmental, real estate
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Michael practices at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black in Roanoke, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael K. Smeltzer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael K. Smeltzer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael K. Smeltzer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael K. Smeltzer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →
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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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