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Michael J. Watza, Principal Attorney
Governmental Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Regulatory Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Cable Franchising; Telecommunications Regul...
Phone:313-965-7986
Web:http://www.kitch.com
Address: One Woodward Avenue, Suite 2400, Detroit, MI 48226
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Law Firm:Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
Lawyer:Michael J. Watza
Phone:313-965-7986
Fax:313-965-7403
Lawyer Title:Principal
Practice Areas:Governmental Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Regulatory Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Cable Franchising; Telecommunications Regulation; Government Affairs; Municipal Law; Mass Torts; Energy; Food, Beverage and Petroleum
Bio:Michael J. Watza is a Principal and Co-Chair of the Commercial Litigation and Governmental Practice Group at the Kitch Law Firm, a full service firm based in Detroit, with offices in Lansing, Marquette, Mt. Clemens, Chicago, Ill. and Toledo, OH. Mr. Watza's practice provides litigated, legislative and regulatory solutions on behalf of municipal, non profit and private sector clients. Michael has represented clients in State and Federal trial courts throughout the State of Michigan and argued in both State and U.S. Court Courts of Appeal as well as attended to regulatory matters before the Michigan Public Service Commission, Michigan Tax Tribunal, Department of Labor and Economic Growth and the Federal Communications Commission. Mr. Watza has also represented his clients' interests in the halls of the Michigan Legislature and Congress through negotiation, drafting and testimony regarding legislation on various issues including electric transmission line siting, telecommunications, cable, pipeline regulation, the formation of inter-governmental authorities and tort reform. Michael also serves as General Counsel to PROTEC, Board member on the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Board member of the Covenant House Central School Board in Detroit, Chairman of the Novi EDC, Chairman of Attorney Grievance Commission Grievance Panel #9, Chairman of the Administrative Law Section of the State Bar and Council member of the Public Corporation Law Section of the State Bar. He has ach
Admitted:1986, Michigan; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
College:Michigan State University, B.A., 1978
Law School:Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1986
Membership:State Bar of Michigan.
Web:http://www.kitch.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Michael J. Watza, graduated from Michigan State University, B.A., 1978 Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1986, is now employed by Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook at One Woodward Avenue, Suite 2400 Detroit, MI 48226.

While being a member of State Bar of Michigan., Michael J. Watza is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael J. Watza as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael J. Watza offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael J. Watza has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael J. Watza's office is located at Detroit, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Michael J. Watza has been admitted in 1986, Michigan; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. His or her practice areas include Governmental Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Regulatory Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Cable Franchising; Telecommunications Regulation; Government Affairs; Municipal Law; Mass Torts; Energy; Food, Beverage and Petroleum.

Michael J. Watza's college and law school education includes Michigan State University, B.A., 1978, Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1986. Other biographical background includes Michael J. Watza is a Principal and Co-Chair of the Commercial Litigation and Governmental Practice Group at the Kitch Law Firm, a full service firm based in Detroit, with offices in Lansing, Marquette, Mt. Clemens, Chicago, Ill. and Toledo, OH. Mr. Watza's practice provides litigated, legislative and regulatory solutions on behalf of municipal, non profit and private sector clients. Michael has represented clients in State and Federal trial courts throughout the State of Michigan and argued in both State and U.S. Court Courts of Appeal as well as attended to regulatory matters before the Michigan Public Service Commission, Michigan Tax Tribunal, Department of Labor and Economic Growth and the Federal Communications Commission. Mr. Watza has also represented his clients' interests in the halls of the Michigan Legislature and Congress through negotiation, drafting and testimony regarding legislation on various issues including electric transmission line siting, telecommunications, cable, pipeline regulation, the formation of inter-governmental authorities and tort reform. Michael also serves as General Counsel to PROTEC, Board member on the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Board member of the Covenant House Central School Board in Detroit, Chairman of the Novi EDC, Chairman of Attorney Grievance Commission Grievance Panel #9, Chairman of the Administrative Law Section of the State Bar and Council member of the Public Corporation Law Section of the State Bar. He has ach. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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