Profile
Michael A. Hass focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, government investigations, and regulatory compliance matters in both state and federal courts. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, Big Four auditing firms, nonprofit organizations and private individuals. Michael represents clients in a wide-range of industries, including retail, real estate, health care, financial services, government and agriculture. Michael also represents employers in a broad range of industries across the country regarding workplace safety and health matters.
Concentrations
- Contract and lease disputes
- Financial services regulation and litigation
- OSHA regulations and litigation
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Food and beverage regulation
Capabilities
Experience
- Recovered a $31,000,000 judgment on behalf of major national retailer in breach of contract dispute against Landlord.
- Successfully defended financial services corporation against a multi-million dollar claim for breach of contract with land developer, collecting millions of dollars in attorneys’ fees.
- Successfully defended municipality against separate FMLA claims brought by employees.
- Represented large publicly traded food and beverage company in litigation involving false advertising and unfair trade practice claims under both state and federal law.
- Advised major food and beverage companies, especially in the dairy industry, on complex regulatory matters including representation to the Department of Agriculture in administrative proceedings.
- Defended large multi-national oil company in government investigations involving Foreign Corrupt Practice Act allegations.
- Represented Big Four auditing firm in SEC investigations into client audits.
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, Thomson-Reuters, "Stand-Out Lawyers," 2022
- Listed, Acritas Stars™ Independently Rated Lawyers, "Star Lawyers," 2020-2021
Credentials
Education
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J.D., cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center, 2007
- Senior Editor and Executive Board Member, The Georgetown Law Journal
- M.Sc., with distinction, The London School of Economics and Political Science, 2004
- B.A., magna cum laude, The College of William & Mary, 2002
Admissions
- Virginia
- District of Columbia