Atty. Michael R Wernette

Atty. Michael R Wernette

Michael R Wernette is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business litigation, construction law and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R Wernette at a glance

Michael R Wernette is a Partner based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, practicing at Schafer and Weiner, PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and construction. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1996) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan (1996). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Michigan State University (B.A. Dean, 1993). Active member of State Bar of Michigan Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael R Wernette is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business litigation, construction law and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices at Schafer and Weiner, PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R Wernette's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bloomfield Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R Wernette

Where is Michael R Wernette's law office located?
Michael R Wernette's law practice is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The firm is Schafer and Weiner, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R Wernette handle?
Michael R Wernette focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael R Wernette practiced law?
Michael R Wernette has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael R Wernette go to law school?
Michael R Wernette earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Dean, 1993).
How can I contact Michael R Wernette for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University Law School
- 1996
B.A. Dean
Michigan State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Admitted: 1996

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