Atty. David Michael Franek

Atty. David Michael Franek

David Michael Franek is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, agriculture. David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Michael Franek at a glance

David Michael Franek is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (inactive) (1980), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1980), Connecticut (1982), and Massachusetts (1996). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1980) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Michael Franek is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, agriculture
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Polsinelli PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Franek's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 David Michael Franek

Where is David Michael Franek's law office located?
David Michael Franek's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Franek handle?
David Michael Franek focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Michael Franek practiced law?
David Michael Franek has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Michael Franek go to law school?
David Michael Franek earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact David Michael Franek for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire (inactive)
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1980
Connecticut
Admitted: 1982
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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