Atty. Michael L. Sterling
Michael L. Sterling is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate law, business & professional licensing and 16 other areas of law.
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Michael L. Sterling is a Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their practice focuses on employment, business, zoning, construction, and litigation. Educated at Lawrence University B.A. Economics Lawrence University B.A. cum laude William and Mary J.D. Order of the Coif William and Mary Order of the Barrister (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael L. Sterling is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate law, business & professional licensing and 16 other areas of law
- Michael L. received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University, and
- Michael L. practices in Norfolk, VA
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael L. Sterling is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael L. Sterling is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Michael L. Sterling is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →
Michael L. Sterling is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael L. Sterling is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Norfolk 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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