Atty. Michael S. Mitchell

Atty. Michael S. Mitchell

Michael S. Mitchell is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, collective bargaining and arbitration, education law and 8 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 53 Years Experience 53 year
Call (985) 900-8895

Profile Summary

About Michael S. Mitchell at a glance

Michael S. Mitchell is a Senior Counsel based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, business, education, and adr. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1973), West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (1973), Louisiana U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for t (1979), and Louisiana Supreme Court (1979). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, DC (LL.M. Labor, 1979) and West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities Member, Louisiana State Bar Association Member, West Virginia State Bar Association Member, The Federalist Society Member, Global Association of Hospitality Attorneys Member, Society for Human Resource Management. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael S. Mitchell is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, collective bargaining and arbitration, education law and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Michael practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael S. Mitchell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Mitchell 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 S. Mitchell is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael S. Mitchell is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Education Law

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

Michael S. Mitchell is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Louisiana →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael S. Mitchell is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael S. Mitchell

Where is Michael S. Mitchell's law office located?
Michael S. Mitchell's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael S. Mitchell handle?
Michael S. Mitchell focuses on employment, business, education, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Michael S. Mitchell practiced law?
Michael S. Mitchell has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Michael S. Mitchell go to law school?
Michael S. Mitchell earned their education at (LL.M. Labor, 1979); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Michael S. Mitchell for a consultation?
You can contact Michael S. Mitchell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael S. Mitchell received?
Michael S. Mitchell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Labor
George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, DC
- 1979
B.A.
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1973
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1973
Louisiana U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for t
Admitted: 1979
Louisiana Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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