Atty. Michael Preston Gardner

Atty. Michael Preston Gardner

Michael Preston Gardner is a lawyer practicing appellate, labor & employment, litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Roanoke Roanoke 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Preston Gardner at a glance

Michael Preston Gardner is a Principal based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2010) and Supreme Court of Virginia (2010). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 2010) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Preston Gardner is a lawyer practicing appellate, labor & employment, litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michael practices at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Preston Gardner's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Preston Gardner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Preston Gardner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael Preston Gardner is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Roanoke 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Preston Gardner

Where is Michael Preston Gardner's law office located?
Michael Preston Gardner's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Preston Gardner handle?
Michael Preston Gardner focuses on employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael Preston Gardner practiced law?
Michael Preston Gardner has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael Preston Gardner go to law school?
Michael Preston Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Michael Preston Gardner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 2010
B.A.
Hampden-Sydney College
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2010
Supreme Court of Virginia
Admitted: 2010

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