Atty. Michael R. Delafield

Atty. Michael R. Delafield

Michael R. Delafield is a lawyer practicing education law, civil litigation, employment law.

Durham Durham 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Michael R. Delafield at a glance

Michael R. Delafield is a NC Sch. of Sci. & Mathematics based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1999). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Princeton University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations National Council of School Attorneys North Carolina Council of School Attorneys. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael R. Delafield is a lawyer practicing education law, civil litigation, employment law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Delafield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Delafield 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 R. Delafield is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael R. Delafield is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael R. Delafield is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in North Carolina →

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 Durham 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R. Delafield

Where is Michael R. Delafield's law office located?
Michael R. Delafield's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Delafield handle?
Michael R. Delafield focuses on employment, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael R. Delafield practiced law?
Michael R. Delafield has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael R. Delafield go to law school?
Michael R. Delafield earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
Princeton University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1999

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