Atty. Michelle L. Schaefer

Atty. Michelle L. Schaefer

Michelle L. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, labor and employment law, litigation.

Washington Washington 25 J. Erfahrung 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle L. Schaefer at a glance

Michelle L. Schaefer is a employment, litigation, and adr attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001) and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2001) and Tufts University (B.A. Psychology, 1996). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michelle L. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, labor and employment law, litigation
  • Michelle L. received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michelle L. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle L. Schaefer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michelle L. Schaefer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michelle L. Schaefer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michelle L. Schaefer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle L. Schaefer

Where is Michelle L. Schaefer's law office located?
Michelle L. Schaefer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle L. Schaefer handle?
Michelle L. Schaefer focuses on employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michelle L. Schaefer practiced law?
Michelle L. Schaefer has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michelle L. Schaefer go to law school?
Michelle L. Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Psychology, 1996).
How can I contact Michelle L. Schaefer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 2001
B.A. Psychology
Tufts University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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