Atty. Michael J. Ripes

Atty. Michael J. Ripes

Michael J. Ripes is a lawyer practicing product liability law, business, litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 36 J. Erfahrung 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Ripes at a glance

Michael J. Ripes is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ripes, Nelson, Baggot & Kalobratsos, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1990) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Michael J. Ripes is a lawyer practicing product liability law, business, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices at Ripes, Nelson, Baggot & Kalobratsos, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Ripes's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Michael J. Ripes is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael J. Ripes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael J. Ripes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael J. Ripes is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Michael J. Ripes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

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 J. Ripes

Where is Michael J. Ripes's law office located?
Michael J. Ripes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ripes, Nelson, Baggot & Kalobratsos, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Ripes handle?
Michael J. Ripes focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael J. Ripes practiced law?
Michael J. Ripes has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael J. Ripes go to law school?
Michael J. Ripes earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Michael J. Ripes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1990
B.B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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