Atty. Michael D. Rosenthal

Atty. Michael D. Rosenthal

Michael D. Rosenthal is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, food & agriculture, mergers, acquisitions & divestitures and 9 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael D. Rosenthal at a glance

Michael D. Rosenthal is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dentons US LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1989) and Washington University (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael D. Rosenthal is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, food & agriculture, mergers, acquisitions & divestitures and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael practices at Dentons US LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Rosenthal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Rosenthal 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael D. Rosenthal is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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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 D. Rosenthal

Where is Michael D. Rosenthal's law office located?
Michael D. Rosenthal's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Dentons US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Rosenthal handle?
Michael D. Rosenthal focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael D. Rosenthal practiced law?
Michael D. Rosenthal has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael D. Rosenthal go to law school?
Michael D. Rosenthal earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Michael D. Rosenthal for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael D. Rosenthal received?
Michael D. Rosenthal's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1989
A.B.
Washington University
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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