Atty. Michael L. Scales
Michael L. Scales is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law.
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About Michael L. Scales at a glance
Michael L. Scales is a Member based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, practicing at Michael L. Scales, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia and U.S. Tax Court (1977), and Maryland (1985). Educated at George Washington University (LL.M. Taxation, 1988) and Virginia Tech (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maryland State Bar Association West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Martinsburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael L. Scales is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Virginia Tech in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Michael L. Scales, PLLC in Martinsburg, WV
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. Scales 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 L. Scales is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael L. Scales is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in West Virginia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael L. Scales is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in West Virginia →
Michael L. Scales is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in West Virginia →
Michael L. Scales is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in West Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Martinsburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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