Atty. Michael Peter Socarras
Mr. Michael Peter Socarras is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, alternative dispute resolution (adr) and 3 other areas of law.
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Michael Peter Socarras is a Partner based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Schmitz & Socarras LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (Inactive) (1988), District of Columbia (1989), and Missouri (1997). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1986) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1983). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar The Missouri Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Peter Socarras is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, alternative dispute resolution (adr) and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Schmitz & Socarras LLP in McLean, VA
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Michael Peter Socarras's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Peter Socarras handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Peter Socarras is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Michael Peter Socarras is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Peter Socarras is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael Peter Socarras is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Virginia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael Peter Socarras is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →
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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 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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