Michael W. "Mike" Mitchell
About Michael W. Mitchell
Michael W. Mitchell is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Michael W. Mitchell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1989 and Wake Forest University, BA, graduated 1986
Location: Raleigh, NC
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