Atty. Michael Dawes
Michael Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Michael, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026.
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Michael Dawes is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Michael, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Dawes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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