Atty. Michael A. Rom
Michael A. Rom is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago with a double major in History and Political Science which included a semester at the John Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy.
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Michael A. Rom is an Of Counsel based in Chesterton, Indiana, practicing at Allen Law Group. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at DePaul University College of Law J.D. (—) and Loyola University of Chicago B.A. History and Political Science (—). Serves clients in Chesterton, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Rom is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago with a double major in History and Political Science which included a semester at the John Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy
- He received his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law
- At DePaul he was a member of the Moot Court Society and was chosen to represent the school at two prestigious competitions in 1992 (Duke University) and 1993 (SUNY-Albany School of Law)
- For the past 32 years his practice has concentrated in Workers’ Compensation, representing injured workers throughout the State of Illinois
- He has litigated hundreds of claims before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
- In addition, he has argued numerous cases before the Illinois Appellate Court
- He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
- the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
- the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers’ Association (WCLA) and the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG)
- Michael served as the chair of the Worker’s Compensation Section of the ISBA during the 2022-2023 session
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chesterton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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