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Michael A. Downs is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Western Illinois University (B.B., 1976). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Downs is a lawyer
- Michael received a degree from Western Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Michael practices in Chicago, IL
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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 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.
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