Atty. Michael Alan Walsh

Atty. Michael Alan Walsh

Michael Alan Walsh is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, personal injury. Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Brockport in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Decatur Decatur 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Michael Alan Walsh at a glance

Michael Alan Walsh is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson, Griffith & Walsh, Ltd.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at Brockport (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Decatur and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Alan Walsh is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, personal injury
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Brockport in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices at Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson, Griffith & Walsh, Ltd. in Decatur, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Walsh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Walsh 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.

Michael Alan Walsh is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Alan Walsh is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Alan Walsh is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Decatur 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 Walsh

Where is Michael Alan Walsh's law office located?
Michael Alan Walsh's law practice is located in Decatur, Illinois. The firm is Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson, Griffith & Walsh, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Walsh handle?
Michael Alan Walsh focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Alan Walsh practiced law?
Michael Alan Walsh has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael Alan Walsh go to law school?
Michael Alan Walsh earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Michael Alan Walsh for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Alan Walsh directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Alan Walsh received?
Michael Alan Walsh's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Widener University
- 1984
B.S.
State University of New York at Brockport
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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