Atty. Michael Bartolic
Michael Bartolic handles ERISA litigation on behalf of employees and plan participants. He focuses on litigating disability insurance, life insurance, severance, and retirement benefit claims.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 21+ Years Experience
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About Michael Bartolic at a Glance
Michael Bartolic is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bartolic Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, ssd, class action, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, (2005) and California United States District Court for the Central District of California (2019). Educated at John Marshall Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and University of Illinois B.S. with honors (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of He represents executives and directors, managers, brokers, traders, investment advisors, attorneys, physicians, educators, and other employees in ERISA litigation over a denial of a claim for benefits, and breaches of fiduciary duty, He is devoted to helping employees obtain and protect the compensation and benefits they have earned, and Michael is actively involved in the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Employee Benefits Committee, and the Section of Taxation Employee Benefits Committee, where he serves in leadership positions for various subcommittees. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Bartolic
- Michael Bartolic handles ERISA litigation on behalf of employees and plan participants
- He focuses on litigating disability insurance, life insurance, severance, and retirement benefit claims
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Bartolic's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Bartolic handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Workplace Discrimination in Chicago
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Social Security Disability in Chicago
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Class Action in Chicago
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael Bartolic
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Bartolic's practice in the field of discrimination, employment, ssd, class action, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Bartolic brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and California United States District Court for the Central District of California, Michael Bartolic can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, employment, and ssd, Michael Bartolic can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Bartolic attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Bartolic Handles in Chicago
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