Atty. Michael Alan Gilman

Atty. Michael Alan Gilman

Michael Alan Gilman is a lawyer practicing real estate, insurance, litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Alan Gilman at a glance

Michael Alan Gilman is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dykema. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1995). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. with high honors (—) and University of Illinois B.A. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Alan Gilman is a lawyer practicing real estate, insurance, litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Michael practices at Dykema in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Gilman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Gilman 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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Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

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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 Michael Alan Gilman

Where is Michael Alan Gilman's law office located?
Michael Alan Gilman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Dykema. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Gilman handle?
Michael Alan Gilman focuses on real estate, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Alan Gilman practiced law?
Michael Alan Gilman has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Michael Alan Gilman go to law school?
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Education

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. with high honors
- In Progress
University of Illinois B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2004
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2015

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