Atty. Michael William Schley

Atty. Michael William Schley

Michael William Schley is a lawyer practicing public offerings of securities, private placements of securities, sec/nasd/blue sky licensing and disciplinary proceedings and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from St.

Bloomington Bloomington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael William Schley at a glance

Michael William Schley is a business, ip, and securities attorney based in Bloomington, Minnesota. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1980), Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1983). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1980) and St. John's University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Bloomington, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael William Schley is a lawyer practicing public offerings of securities, private placements of securities, sec/nasd/blue sky licensing and disciplinary proceedings and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices in Bloomington, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael William Schley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael William Schley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael William Schley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Securities Law

Michael William Schley is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael William Schley

Where is Michael William Schley's law office located?
Michael William Schley's law practice is located in Bloomington, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael William Schley handle?
Michael William Schley focuses on business, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Michael William Schley practiced law?
Michael William Schley has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael William Schley go to law school?
Michael William Schley earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Michael William Schley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael William Schley received?
Michael William Schley's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1980
B.A.
St. John's University
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1980
Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984

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