Atty. Michael L. Powell

Atty. Michael L. Powell

Michael L. Powell is a lawyer practicing corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, employee stock ownership plans and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael L. Powell at a glance

Michael L. Powell is a employment, business, m&a, and civil rights attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1991), Virginia (2004), and US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2004) and University of Missouri - Columbia (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael L. Powell is a lawyer practicing corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, employee stock ownership plans and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael L. received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri - Columbia in 2000, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael L. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael L. Powell's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael L. Powell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael L. Powell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael L. Powell is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Michael L. Powell is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael L. Powell

Where is Michael L. Powell's law office located?
Michael L. Powell's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael L. Powell handle?
Michael L. Powell focuses on employment, business, m&a, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael L. Powell practiced law?
Michael L. Powell has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael L. Powell go to law school?
Michael L. Powell earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Michael L. Powell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2004
B.A.
University of Missouri - Columbia
- 2000

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
Virginia
Admitted: 2004
US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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