Atty. Michael Phillip Gaffney

Atty. Michael Phillip Gaffney

Mr. Michael Phillip Gaffney is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, trade receivables, general practice.

Charlotte Charlotte 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (980) 467-1526 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael Phillip Gaffney at a glance

Michael Phillip Gaffney is an Associate based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Mayer Brown LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2009). Educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and St. Mary's Public Honors College of Maryland (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Phillip Gaffney is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, trade receivables, general practice
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's Public Honors College of Maryland in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Phillip Gaffney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Phillip Gaffney 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.

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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 Charlotte 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 andnue, 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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Where is Michael Phillip Gaffney's law office located?
Michael Phillip Gaffney's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Mayer Brown LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Phillip Gaffney handle?
Michael Phillip Gaffney focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael Phillip Gaffney practiced law?
Michael Phillip Gaffney has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Michael Phillip Gaffney go to law school?
Michael Phillip Gaffney earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
St. Mary's Public Honors College of Maryland
- 2005

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2009

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