Atty. Michael Leon Shortridge
Michael Leon Shortridge is a lawyer practicing commercial, lawsuits & disputes, creditor bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Michael Leon Shortridge is a Member based in Abingdon, Virginia, practicing at Shortridge and Shortridge, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Bankruptcy Court (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984), and U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1982) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wise County (President, 1996), Kentucky and Virginia (Director, Governing Board, Bankruptcy Section, 1992-1995) Bar Associations Virginia State Bar American Bankruptcy Institute Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Abingdon, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Leon Shortridge is a lawyer practicing commercial, lawsuits & disputes, creditor bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Shortridge and Shortridge, P.C. in Abingdon, VA
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Michael Leon Shortridge's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Leon Shortridge handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Leon Shortridge is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Leon Shortridge is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael Leon Shortridge is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →
Michael Leon Shortridge is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Leon Shortridge is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Abingdon 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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