Atty. Michael B. Harlin

Atty. Michael B. Harlin

Michael B. Harlin is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 7, health care, chemical intellectual property and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (312) 487-2062 Book Appointment

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About Michael B. Harlin at a glance

Michael B. Harlin is a chapter 7, patent, ip, bankruptcy, and ip licensing attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra (1996). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Yale University (B.S. Chemistry, 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael B. Harlin is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 7, health care, chemical intellectual property and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Yale University in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael B. Harlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Harlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael B. Harlin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael B. Harlin is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

IP Licensing

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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 B. Harlin

Where is Michael B. Harlin's law office located?
Michael B. Harlin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael B. Harlin handle?
Michael B. Harlin focuses on chapter 7, patent, ip, bankruptcy, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael B. Harlin practiced law?
Michael B. Harlin has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael B. Harlin go to law school?
Michael B. Harlin earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Chemistry, 1990).
How can I contact Michael B. Harlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1995
B.S. Chemistry
Yale University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 1996

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