Atty. Michael P. House

Atty. Michael P. House

Michael House, a partner in the firm’s Business group, focuses his practice in international trade law. Michael advises and represents clients in all aspects of trade remedy investigations under U.S. antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguard laws, as well as on export licensing and export control matters.

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Michael P. House is a government and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1981) and Southern Methodist University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael House, a partner in the firm’s Business group, focuses his practice in international trade law
  • Michael advises and represents clients in all aspects of trade remedy investigations under U.S. antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguard laws, as well as on export licensing and export control matters
  • He also advises clients in bilateral and multilateral disputes before the World Trade Organization
  • Michael counsels clients on Customs issues involving import transactions including entry, classification and valuation, and on U.S. international trade policy including free-trade agreements, trade negotiations, and investigations of market access and import competition
  • Michael regularly represents clients in matters before the U.S
  • Department of Commerce, U.S
  • International Trade Commission, U.S
  • Trade Representative, U.S
  • Department of State, and other federal and local agencies
  • He has served as the lead litigation counsel in cases brought before the U.S
  • Court of International Trade, the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • Michael represents clients in a broad cross-section of industry sectors, including such major industries as semiconductors, steel, consumer electronics, paper, chemicals and textiles, and involving exports from a wide variety of countries including Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Ecuador, Canada, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Russia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Taiwan, among others

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P. House's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael P. House's law office located?
Michael P. House's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P. House handle?
Michael P. House focuses on government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Michael P. House go to law school?
Michael P. House earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Michael P. House received?
Michael P. House's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Trade; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas
- 1981
Southern Methodist University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Lawyer of the Year by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Trade and Finance Law, Beijing, 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked Band 1 in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Asia-Pacific
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , China - International Trade/WTO (International Firms), 2019 - 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in B
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — est Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — : Government Relations Practice; International Trade and Finance Law, 2012 - 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , China - International Trade/WTO (International Firms), 2018
- 2026

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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