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About Michael L. Pates at a glance
Michael L. Pates is an attorney based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. They haand 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2000). Serands clients in Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael L. Pates is a lawyer
- Michael has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices in Gaithersburg, MD
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practforg law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Gaithersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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