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Michael S. Waddington

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Michael S. Waddington
Hard Hitting Aggressive Representation
5.0 star rating
Honest and aggressive lawyer
- Rezeq, a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
18 YEAR Career Saved by Waddington
- Semper Fidelis, a Military Law client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 40% Military Law
  • 40% Criminal Defense
    12 years, 3,000 cases
  • 10% Violent Crime
  • 5% White Collar Crime
  • 5% Federal Crime

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($400-$500/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 706-664-1395
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  • Legal Niche Pros, LLC
    Palmas del Mar
    Humacao, PR 00791
    Office: 706-664-1395
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  • Gonzalez & Waddington LLC
    601 N Belair Square Ste 16
    Evans, GA 30809
    Office: 706-664-1395
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (22)

Videos (7)

Michael Waddington is the founder of Legal Niche Pros, LLC, a boutique internet marketing firm that specializes in online marketing and reputation management... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Honest and aggressive lawyer”

Posted by: Rezeq, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Michael Waddington was hired onto my case days before my hearing. Right away he worked countless hours and kept me informed on all the details,... more
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5 star rating

“18 YEAR Career Saved by Waddington”

Posted by: Semper Fidelis, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Waddington saved my 18 year military career. I was looking at losing my military retirement and everything I had worked so hard for over the past... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

57 endorsements


Ernesto Carlos Gapasin Jr.

I endorse this lawyer. Mike is one of the best in the business. I had the opportunity to work with him on a court-martial in Japan. The accused... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ernesto Gapasin , Ozark (MO), 8 months ago
Timothy James Bilecki

I have had the pleasure of personally working with Mr. Waddington, he is an aggressive and fearless trial lawyer who provides outstanding... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Timothy Bilecki , Honolulu (HI), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Michael S. Waddington was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2006 04/11/2012
New Jersey Active 2000 07/15/2009
Pennsylvania Active 2000 05/08/2012
South Carolina Authorized to practice law 2005 01/09/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Legal Niche Pros, LLC 2009–present
Partner at Gonzalez & Waddington, LLC 2006–present
See all 9 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
US Army JAG School Criminal Law Advocacy Course Trial Advocacy 2003
US Army JAG School Tax Course Tax 2002
See all 6 degrees

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Army Commendation Medal U.S. Army 2006
Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy Army Judge Advocates General's Corps (JAG) - Criminal Law Advocacy Course 2003
See all 6 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
President National Association of Court Martial Lawyers 2010-present
Member American Bar Association 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 10 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Civilian Attorney's Guide to Winning a Court Martial Thomson Reuters 2012
Upgrade Your Army Discharge: A Brief Legal Guide Amazon 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Defending a Sex Assault Case in the Military Annual Conference 2011
Attacking Witness Credibility & Rules of Evidence Army Defense Lawyer CLE Conference 2006
See all 6 speaking engagements
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