Atty. Michael David Bess

Atty. Michael David Bess

Michael David Bess is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil appeals, antitrust / trade law and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael David Bess at a glance

Michael David Bess is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on health care, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1995) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael David Bess is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil appeals, antitrust / trade law and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael David Bess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael David Bess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael David Bess

Where is Michael David Bess's law office located?
Michael David Bess's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael David Bess handle?
Michael David Bess focuses on health care, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael David Bess practiced law?
Michael David Bess has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael David Bess go to law school?
Michael David Bess earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Michael David Bess for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1995
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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