Atty. Michael D. Whitty
Michael D. Whitty is a lawyer practicing elder law, partnership, business succession and 5 other areas of law.
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Michael D. Whitty is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989), Michigan (1993), Illinois U.S. Tax Court (1996), and Florida (2022). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association International Bar Association Family Firm Institute Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises Chicago Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael D. Whitty is a lawyer practicing elder law, partnership, business succession and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael D. Whitty is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael D. Whitty is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael D. Whitty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Michael D. Whitty is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →
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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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