Atty. Michael Ostrander
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Michael Ostrander is an Associate based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Wilson Ratledge, PLLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2007) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina (2008). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2006) and Elmira College (B.S., 2002). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Wake County and North Carolina Bar Associations. Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
Peer Reviewed Rated This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by another attorney. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
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Michael Ostrander's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ostrander handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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