Atty. Michael Dawes
Michael Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Michael, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026.
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Michael Dawes is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Perkins Coie LLP. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Michael, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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