Atty. Michelle Lee Sumner
Michelle Lee Sumner is a lawyer practicing labor and employment. Michelle received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.
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Michelle Lee Sumner is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2010), Massachusetts Virginia (2010), and West Virginia (2018). Educated at Florida State University (B.A. International, 2004) and Northwestern University School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michelle Lee Sumner is a lawyer practicing labor and employment
- Michelle received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Michelle practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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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