Atty. Michael F. DeFranco

Atty. Michael F. DeFranco

Michael F. DeFranco is a lawyer practicing corporate law, corporate compliance, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael F. DeFranco at a glance

Michael F. DeFranco is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and Illinois (2002). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael F. DeFranco is a lawyer practicing corporate law, corporate compliance, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael F. received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael F. practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael F. DeFranco's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael F. DeFranco 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 F. DeFranco

Where is Michael F. DeFranco's law office located?
Michael F. DeFranco's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael F. DeFranco handle?
Michael F. DeFranco focuses on business, m&a, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael F. DeFranco practiced law?
Michael F. DeFranco has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael F. DeFranco go to law school?
Michael F. DeFranco earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Michael F. DeFranco for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1998
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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