Atty. Michele L Backus

Atty. Michele L Backus

Michele L Backus is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, insurance, litigation. Michele has been licensed for 16 years.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michele L Backus at a glance

Michele L Backus is a formation, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia Illinois (2010) and Maryland (2016). Educated at Washington University School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michele L Backus is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, insurance, litigation
  • Michele has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michele practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michele L Backus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michele L Backus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Where is Michele L Backus's law office located?
Michele L Backus's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michele L Backus handle?
Michele L Backus focuses on formation, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michele L Backus practiced law?
Michele L Backus has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Education

Washington University School of Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

District of Columbia Illinois
Admitted: 2010
Maryland
Admitted: 2016

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