Atty. Michael Peter Oates
Michael Peter Oates is a lawyer practicing labor and employment. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Michael Peter Oates is a employment attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1990) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Peter Oates is a lawyer practicing labor and employment
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices in Richmond, VA
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 Richmond 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 venue, 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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