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Michael A. Carvin

Jones Day

51 Louisana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 2001
(District of Columbia`)


Position: Member

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Admitted: 1982, District of Columbia

Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 1982

College: Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., 1978


Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice, United States Supreme Court Litigation

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Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, 1983-1985; Deputy Assistant Attorney General, 1985-1987, Civil Rights Division; Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, 1987-1988, U.S. Department of Justice.


Mike Carvin focuses on constitutional, appellate, civil rights, and civil litigation against the federal government. He has argued numerous cases in the United States Supreme Court and in virtually every federal appeals court. These cases include the recent constitutional challenge to the Affordable Care Act and the decisions invalidating Sarbanes-Oxley's accounting board, preventing the Justice Department from obtaining monetary relief against the tobacco industry under RICO, overturning the federal government's plan to statistically adjust the census, limiting the Justice Department's ability to create "majority-minority" districts, and upholding Proposition 209's ban on racial preferences in California.

Mike was one of the lead lawyers, and argued before the Florida Supreme Court, on behalf of George W. Bush in the 2000 election Florida recount controversy.

He also has represented state governments, financial institutions, telecommunications, and energy companies in "takings," First Amendment, civil rights, and statutory challenges to federal government actions.


Firm Members: John Majoras Kevin McDonald Donald Ayer Betsy Miller Charles Kotuby, Jr. Blaney Harper Geoffrey Beach Jonathan Berry James Burnham Charles Carberry Owen Conroy Noel Francisco Ryan Newman Hillary Perkins Mary Powers Hilary Perkins Gregory Katsas Eeric Dreiband Stephen Krsacok

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michael Carvin located?

Michael Carvin is located in Washington, DC at 51 Louisana Avenue, N.W., 2001 (District of Columbia` County).

What are Michael Carvin's practice areas?

Michael Carvin's practice areas include: Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice, United States Supreme Court Litigation.

What firm is Michael Carvin associated with?

Michael Carvin is associated with Jones Day in Washington, DC.

Where did Michael Carvin attend law school?

Michael Carvin attended George Washington University, J.D., 1982 and Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., 1978.

When was Michael Carvin admitted to the bar?

Michael Carvin was admitted to practice: 1982, District of Columbia.