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.
Collective Bargaining and Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 53+ Years Experience
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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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Mitchell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Employment Law in New Orleans
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael S. Mitchell is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Business & Corporate Law in New Orleans
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael S. Mitchell is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Education Law in New Orleans
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Michael S. Mitchell is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Louisiana →
Mediation & Arbitration in New Orleans
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael S. Mitchell is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Michael S. Mitchell
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. Mitchell's practice in the field of employment, business, education, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael S. Mitchell brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in West Virginia, West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and Louisiana U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for t, Michael S. Mitchell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and education, Michael S. Mitchell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Michael S. Mitchell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael S. Mitchell Handles in New Orleans
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