Atty. Michelle Smith Dicintio

Atty. Michelle Smith Dicintio

Michelle DiCintio is the co-chair of the firm’s government contracts practice and a member of the firm’s corporate practice. In addition to working at law firms, Michelle spent several years in corporations.

Reston Reston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle Smith Dicintio at a glance

Michelle Smith Dicintio is a Shareholder based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, business, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993) and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1993) and University of Redlands (B.A., 1990). Active member of Virginia State Bar AssociationD, C, and Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association, Business Section. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michelle DiCintio is the co-chair of the firm’s government contracts practice and a member of the firm’s corporate practice
  • In addition to working at law firms, Michelle spent several years in corporations
  • This corporate experience gives her a unique understanding of, and insight into, the issues, challenges, and general day-to-day business operations of companies, allowing her to provide her clients with not only legal guidance, but also practical business-oriented solutions to the clients’ corporate and transactional issues
  • Michelle has more than 20 years of experience counseling both established and early-stage companies in all types of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, commercial, and government contracting matters, as well as corporate governance, compliance and policy development and general employment issues
  • Prior to joining OF&P, Michelle served as SVP and General Counsel for Serco, a government contractor serving the federal IT services market, and VP and Associate General Counsel at General Dynamics, one of the largest defense contractors in the world
  • In addition to being committed to the needs of her clients, Michelle is committed to her community where she serves on the board of a local not-for-profit as well as volunteering her time for several other organizations

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Smith Dicintio's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle Smith Dicintio 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michelle Smith Dicintio is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle Smith Dicintio

Where is Michelle Smith Dicintio's law office located?
Michelle Smith Dicintio's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Smith Dicintio handle?
Michelle Smith Dicintio focuses on employment, business, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michelle Smith Dicintio practiced law?
Michelle Smith Dicintio has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michelle Smith Dicintio go to law school?
Michelle Smith Dicintio earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1993
B.A.
University of Redlands
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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