Atty. Michael Scott Taliaferro

Atty. Michael Scott Taliaferro

Michael Scott Taliaferro is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense. Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Atlanta University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Galveston Galveston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Michael Scott Taliaferro at a glance

Michael Scott Taliaferro is a Dist. Attorney's Off. based in Galveston, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1986), Missouri (1987), Maryland US Supreme Court (1991), and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1993). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1985) and Atlanta University (M.B.A. Finance, 1982). Serands clients in Galveston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Taliaferro is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense
  • Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Atlanta University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices in Galveston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Taliaferro's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Where is Michael Scott Taliaferro's law office located?
Michael Scott Taliaferro's law practice is located in Galveston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Taliaferro handle?
Michael Scott Taliaferro focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Scott Taliaferro practiced law?
Michael Scott Taliaferro has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Scott Taliaferro go to law school?
Michael Scott Taliaferro earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (M.B.A. Finance, 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1985
M.B.A. Finance
Atlanta University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1986
Missouri
Admitted: 1987
Maryland US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1993

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