Atty. Michael Brett Kind

Atty. Michael Brett Kind

Michael Brett Kind is a lawyer practicing restructuring & insolvency. Michael Brett received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Brett Kind at a glance

Michael Brett Kind is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at University of Pennsylvania B.A. History University of Pennsylvania B.A. summa cum laude Benjamin Franklin Scholar University of Pennsylvania B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Pennsylvania B.A (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Brett Kind is a lawyer practicing restructuring & insolvency
  • Michael Brett received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael Brett practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Brett Kind's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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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

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Where is Michael Brett Kind's law office located?
Michael Brett Kind's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Brett Kind handle?
Michael Brett Kind focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Brett Kind practiced law?
Michael Brett Kind has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael Brett Kind go to law school?
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Education

University of Pennsylvania B.A. History University of Pennsylvania B.A. summa cum laude Benjamin Franklin Scholar University of Pennsylvania B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Pennsylvania B.A
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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