Atty. Michael Ryan Willats
Michael Ryan Willats is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, divorce & separation. Michael received a B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 2004, and has been licensed for 11 years.
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Michael Ryan Willats is an Associate based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Shankman Leone, P.A.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on divorce and employment. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2015) and Florida (2016). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Bucknell University (B.S. Civil, 2004). Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Ryan Willats is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, divorce & separation
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 2004, and has been licensed for 11 years
- Michael practices at Shankman Leone, P.A. in Tampa, FL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Ryan Willats is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Ryan Willats is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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