Atty. Michael Colin McCutcheon

Atty. Michael Colin McCutcheon

Michael Colin McCutcheon is a lawyer practicing appeals, banking, energy and natural resources and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Colin McCutcheon at a glance

Michael Colin McCutcheon is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2003), and New York (2024). Educated at Loyola University, Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Economics, 1998). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Colin McCutcheon is a lawyer practicing appeals, banking, energy and natural resources and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Colin McCutcheon's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Colin McCutcheon

Where is Michael Colin McCutcheon's law office located?
Michael Colin McCutcheon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Colin McCutcheon handle?
Michael Colin McCutcheon focuses on business, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Colin McCutcheon practiced law?
Michael Colin McCutcheon has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Colin McCutcheon go to law school?
Michael Colin McCutcheon earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Economics, 1998).
How can I contact Michael Colin McCutcheon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University, Chicago School of Law
- 2001
B.S. Economics
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2024

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