Atty. John-Michael Porretta

Atty. John-Michael Porretta

John-Michael Porretta is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, asbestos defense, products liability and 2 other areas of law. John-Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About John-Michael Porretta at a glance

John-Michael Porretta is a personal injury, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008) and Missouri (2014). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John-Michael Porretta is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, asbestos defense, products liability and 2 other areas of law
  • John-Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • John-Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John-Michael Porretta's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Product Liability

John-Michael Porretta is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 John-Michael Porretta

Where is John-Michael Porretta's law office located?
John-Michael Porretta's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John-Michael Porretta handle?
John-Michael Porretta focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John-Michael Porretta practiced law?
John-Michael Porretta has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did John-Michael Porretta go to law school?
John-Michael Porretta earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2008
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
Missouri
Admitted: 2014

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