Atty. J. Michael Williams

Atty. J. Michael Williams

J. Michael Williams is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate litigation, title insurance.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Michael Williams at a glance

J. Michael Williams is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cohon Raizes & Regal LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois Supreme Court (1986), United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986), Trial Bar (1991), and United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2002). Educated at The University of Chicago (J.D., 1986) and Arizona State University (B.A. Arizona, 1973). Active member of Chicago (Chair, Civil Practice Committee, 1997-1998), Seventh Circuit and Illinois State (Member, Appellate) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Michael Williams is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate litigation, title insurance
  • J. received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • J. practices at Cohon Raizes & Regal LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

J. Michael Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

J. Michael Williams is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

J. Michael Williams is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Trust Litigation

J. Michael Williams is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

J. Michael Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 J. Michael Williams

Where is J. Michael Williams's law office located?
J. Michael Williams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cohon Raizes & Regal LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Michael Williams handle?
J. Michael Williams focuses on residential, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has J. Michael Williams practiced law?
J. Michael Williams has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did J. Michael Williams go to law school?
J. Michael Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Arizona, 1973).
How can I contact J. Michael Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Chicago
- 1986
B.A. Arizona
Arizona State University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Trial Bar
Admitted: 1991
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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