Atty. Michael Westcott Pettit
Mr. Michael Westcott Pettit is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, trial lawyers, criminal law and 2 other areas of law.
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Michael Westcott Pettit is a criminal defense, employment, litigation, and international attorney based in Naples, Florida. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Ohio (Inactive) (1985), Florida (1993), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court (2013), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2013). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Ohio University (B.G.S., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Collier County Bar Association The Florida Bar American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Westcott Pettit is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, trial lawyers, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.G.S. degree from Ohio University in 1973, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices in Naples, FL
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Westcott Pettit is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Naples 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 andnue, 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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