Atty. Michael E. Rusin

Atty. Michael E. Rusin

About Michael E. Rusin View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Chicago Chicago 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (312) 796-6938

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About Michael E. Rusin at a glance

Michael E. Rusin is a Board of Directors, President – CEO based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Rusin Law, Ltd.. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D. Order, 1978) and Northwestern University (B.A. History, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Illinois State Bar Association Workers Compensation Lawyers Association Illinois Self-Insurers Association National Council of Self-Insurers Worker's Compensation Claim's Association Greater Peoria Claims Association Council on Litigation Management. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Michael E. Rusin got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Jurisdictional Context

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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Where is Michael E. Rusin's law office located?
Michael E. Rusin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Rusin Law, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Michael E. Rusin practiced law?
Michael E. Rusin has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael E. Rusin go to law school?
Michael E. Rusin earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1978); (B.A. History, 1975).
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What awards or recognition has Michael E. Rusin receiandd?
Michael E. Rusin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1978
B.A. History
Northwestern University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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