Atty. Michael Dean Simmons

Atty. Michael Dean Simmons

Atty. Michael Dean Simmons is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, civil litigation.

Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Dean Simmons at a glance

Michael Dean Simmons is a litigation and insurance attorney based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1985), and Wisconsin (1992). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1984) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Buffalo Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Michael Dean Simmons is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, civil litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices in Buffalo Grove, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Dean Simmons's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Dean Simmons is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Dean Simmons is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Buffalo Grove 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 Dean Simmons

Where is Michael Dean Simmons's law office located?
Michael Dean Simmons's law practice is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Dean Simmons handle?
Michael Dean Simmons focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Dean Simmons practiced law?
Michael Dean Simmons has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael Dean Simmons go to law school?
Michael Dean Simmons earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Michael Dean Simmons for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1984
B.A.
Valparaiso University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992

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