Atty. Michael 'Mike' Ruane

Atty. Michael 'Mike' Ruane

Michael "Mike" Ruane is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, hospitality law, hotel sales and 6 other areas of law. Michael "Mike" received a B.A. degree from University of Scranton in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

McLean McLean 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael 'Mike' Ruane at a glance

Michael 'Mike' Ruane is a business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a attorney based in McLean, Virginia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1973) and District of Columbia (1974). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1973) and University of Scranton (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Maryland State and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael "Mike" Ruane is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, hospitality law, hotel sales and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael "Mike" received a B.A. degree from University of Scranton in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Michael "Mike" practices in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael 'Mike' Ruane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael 'Mike' Ruane 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.

Michael 'Mike' Ruane is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael 'Mike' Ruane is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Commercial Real Estate

Michael 'Mike' Ruane is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael 'Mike' Ruane is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 McLean 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael 'Mike' Ruane

Where is Michael 'Mike' Ruane's law office located?
Michael 'Mike' Ruane's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael 'Mike' Ruane handle?
Michael 'Mike' Ruane focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael 'Mike' Ruane practiced law?
Michael 'Mike' Ruane has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Michael 'Mike' Ruane go to law school?
Michael 'Mike' Ruane earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Michael 'Mike' Ruane for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael 'Mike' Ruane received?
Michael 'Mike' Ruane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1973
B.A.
University of Scranton
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974

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