Atty. Michael Matheson

Atty. Michael Matheson

Michael Matheson is a lawyer practicing acquisitions& divestitures, administrative & regulatory law, business law and 18 other areas of law. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Northwood University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

East Lansing East Lansing 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Michael Matheson at a glance

Michael Matheson is a residential, contracts, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in East Lansing, Michigan. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1997) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of (2013). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Northwood University (B.B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in East Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Matheson is a lawyer practicing acquisitions& divestitures, administrative & regulatory law, business law and 18 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Northwood University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Michael practices in East Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Matheson's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

Michael Matheson is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Michigan →

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael Matheson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Matheson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Matheson

Where is Michael Matheson's law office located?
Michael Matheson's law practice is located in East Lansing, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Matheson handle?
Michael Matheson focuses on residential, contracts, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael Matheson practiced law?
Michael Matheson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael Matheson go to law school?
Michael Matheson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Michael Matheson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Matheson received?
Michael Matheson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- 1997
B.B.A.
Northwood University
- 1991

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1997
Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 2013

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