Atty. Michael Lapat

Atty. Michael Lapat

Mr. Michael Lapat is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, securities, hedge funds and 4 other areas of law.

Coral Springs Coral Springs 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (561) 896-0780

Profile Summary

About Michael Lapat at a glance

Michael Lapat is a Member based in Coral Springs, Florida, practicing at Law Offices of Michael Lapat. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1992), and Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of Mich (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1974). Serves clients in Coral Springs, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Lapat is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, securities, hedge funds and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1974, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Michael practices at Law Offices of Michael Lapat in Coral Springs, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lapat's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coral Springs are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Lapat

Where is Michael Lapat's law office located?
Michael Lapat's law practice is located in Coral Springs, Florida. The firm is Law Offices of Michael Lapat. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lapat handle?
Michael Lapat focuses on business, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael Lapat practiced law?
Michael Lapat has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Michael Lapat go to law school?
Michael Lapat earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Michael Lapat for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1976
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1974

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1974
Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1992
Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of Mich
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 2000

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