Atty. D. Michael Murray
D. Michael Murray is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, partnership, corporate / incorporation and 2 other areas of law.
Agribusiness & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 29+ Years Experience
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About D. Michael Murray at a Glance
D. Michael Murray is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jones Day. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on formation, business, m&a, entertainment, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1997) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1994). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. Michael Murray
- D. Michael Murray is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, partnership, corporate / incorporation and 2 other areas of law
- D. received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- D. practices at Jones Day in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
D. Michael Murray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Michael Murray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business Formation in Chicago
D. Michael Murray is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
D. Michael Murray is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
D. Michael Murray is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Chicago
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
D. Michael Murray is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →
Agricultural Law in Chicago
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
D. Michael Murray is one of 4,751 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose D. Michael Murray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish D. Michael Murray's practice in the field of formation, business, m&a, entertainment, and agriculture.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
D. Michael Murray brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and m&a, D. Michael Murray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means D. Michael Murray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues D. Michael Murray Handles in Chicago
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