Atty. Michael Allen Danforth
Michael Allen Danforth is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, real estate, land use & zoning and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years.
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Michael Allen Danforth is a Senior Counsel based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at Shaw Law Ltd.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995) and Illinois (2001). Educated at Regent University (J.D., 1994) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1986). Active member of Virginia, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Allen Danforth is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, real estate, land use & zoning and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Michael practices at Shaw Law Ltd. in Waukegan, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Allen Danforth handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Allen Danforth is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Michael Allen Danforth is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael Allen Danforth is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Allen Danforth is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Michael Allen Danforth is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Waukegan 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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