Atty. Michael D. Penny
Michael D. Penny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
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About Michael D. Penny at a glance
Michael D. Penny is a family law, business, and m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Miller Johnson PLC. Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (—, 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael D. Penny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Michael D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Michael D. Penny's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Penny handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael D. Penny is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael D. Penny is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Michael D. Penny is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
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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