Michael A. Glasser
Michael Glasser began his legal career with Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C. in 1978. Over the years, Michael has gained the admiration of his clients, other lawyers and the courts by always being prepared, always promptly responding to client calls and inquiries, and treating all with respect and courtesy. His practice focuses on resolving issues involving real estate, banking and finance, creditors’ rights, and commercial disputes. He has handled litigation in all these areas in the trial and appellate courts. Michael’s expertise in these areas has earned him widespread recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell, Virginia Business Legal Elite and various other reputable publications.
Additionally, Mr. Glasser has served as an arbitrator on behalf of the American Arbitration Association in numerous matters for over 20 years.
Practice Areas:
Bankruptcy, Business Law, Foreclosure
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., with distinction, 1975
University of Richmond, J.D., 1978
Bar Admission:
Virginia, 1978
Affiliations:
Virginia State Bar, President, 2001-2002
Associations:
CoVa Biz Magazine – Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia – Banking and Financial (2021-2024)
Best Lawyers – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Bankruptcy, and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2018-2025)
Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year – Litigation – Banking and Finance Law (Norfolk) (2016), Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (Norfolk) (2018, 2020, 2023, and 2025), Litigation – Bankruptcy (Norfolk) (2021), Banking and Finance (Norfolk) (2024)
Virginia Business Magazine – Legal Elite – Real Estate / Land Use (2019), Civil Litigation (2020-2023)
2014 Humanitarian Award presented by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (formerly the National Conference of Christians and Jews
Rated AV Pre-eminent by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
Super Lawyers Magazine has listed Michael Glasser in the following categories: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil litigation, Creditor Debtor Rights, and Real Estate
Representative Cases:
THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REQUIRE ALL ATTORNEYS TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND DISCLAIMER TO THEIR CASE RESULTS. SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS IN ALL CASES DEPEND ON VARIOUS FACTORS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. THEREFORE, PAST RESULTS IN CASES ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION OF SIMILAR RESULTS IN FUTURE CASES WHICH MR. GLASSER, GLASSER AND GLASSER, P.L.C. AND ITS LAWYERS MAY UNDERTAKE.
Burton Lumber Corp. v. Aughenbaugh, 223 Va. 491 (1982); (Virginia Supreme Court – construction law/guaranty issue)
Smith v. Credico Industrial Loan Company, 234 Va. 514 (1987); (Virginia Supreme Court – foreclosure law)
Bayview Loan Servicing, L.L.C. v. Janet Simmons, 275 Va. 114 (2008); (Virginia Supreme Court – foreclosure law)
Rose Marie Ryan-House et. al. v. GlaxoSmithKline P.L.C. et. al. (class action anti-trust matter); 2:02 cv 442, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2005)
Practice Focus:
Representation of banks, mortgage companies, financial service companies, and other creditors in the private and public sectors; serving as arbitrator; legal ethics; bankruptcy; and commercial litigation