Lawyer Michele L. Backus, graduated from Washington and Lee University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002 Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa Washington University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008, is now employed by Shipman & Goodwin LLP at 1875 K Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006.

While being a member of •American Bar Association•New York Bar Association•D.C. Bar Association, Michele L. Backus is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michele L. Backus as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michele L. Backus 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 Michele L. Backus has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michele L. Backus's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Michele L. Backus has been admitted in 2009, New York; District of Columbia; 2016, Maryland;. His or her practice areas include Corporate and Financial Litigation, Insurance and Reinsurance, Litigation.

Michele L. Backus's college and law school education includes Washington and Lee University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002 Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Washington University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008. Other biographical background includes April 29, 2013 DC Attorneys Honored by 2013 Super Lawyers. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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