Atty. Michael S. Ewing
Mr. Ewing has focused his practice primarily on family law since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1993.
Collaborative Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Richmond, VA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Michael S. Ewing at a Glance
Michael S. Ewing is a Shareholder based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Stiles Ewing Powers PC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1993) and University of Arkansas (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law Section) Virginia Bar Association (Domestic Relations Counsel Member) Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association Henrico County Bar Association. Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael S. Ewing
- Mr. Ewing has focused his practice primarily on family law since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1993
- He has represented clients in family law litigation throughout the courts in Central Virginia
- Mr. Ewing has extensive experience with complex financial matters, including business valuations and separate property tracing
- He has also helped many parents and grandparents with complex child custody litigation, including cases involving parents seeking to relocate away from Virginia and cases with allegations of child abuse and neglect
- Mr. Ewing is trained in Mediation and Collaborative Law and is a member of Richmond Collaborative Divorce Professionals, a practice group comprised of collaboratively trained attorneys, mental health care professionals and financial specialists who use a team approach to help families through the difficult issues in their divorce
- Through the Collaborative Process he has helped many families resolve their differences in a cooperative manner that has allowed them to avoid expensive and emotional litigation
- In 2011, Mr. Ewing was honored to be named a Super Lawyer, as published in Richmond Magazine, after being named a "Rising Star" in 2007 and 2008
- In 2004 he was invited into the prestigious John Marshall Inn of Court
- He is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and he currently serves on the Domestic Relations Counsel of the Virginia Bar Association
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Michael S. Ewing's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Ewing handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Richmond.
Divorce in Richmond
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family Law in Richmond
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Alimony / Spousal Support in Richmond
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Richmond
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 Richmond 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 venue, 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.
Richmond Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Richmond-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Richmond Choose Michael S. Ewing
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael S. Ewing's practice in the field of divorce, family law, and alimony.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael S. Ewing brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, family law, and alimony, Michael S. Ewing can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Richmond
A Richmond-based practice means Michael S. Ewing attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael S. Ewing Handles in Richmond
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