Atty. Michael John Lichner

Atty. Michael John Lichner

Michael John Lichner is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Joliet Joliet 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Lichner at a glance

Michael John Lichner is a Founding Partner based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, criminal defense, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010). Educated at John Marshall Law School J.D. (—) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. History (—). Serands clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael John Lichner is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michael practices at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC in Joliet, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Lichner's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Michael John Lichner is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael John Lichner is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Joliet 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 John Lichner

Where is Michael John Lichner's law office located?
Michael John Lichner's law practice is located in Joliet, Illinois. The firm is Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Lichner handle?
Michael John Lichner focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, criminal defense, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael John Lichner practiced law?
Michael John Lichner has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael John Lichner go to law school?
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Education

John Marshall Law School J.D.
- In Progress
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. History
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010

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