Atty. Michael Francis Dahlen

Atty. Michael Francis Dahlen

Michael Francis Dahlen is a lawyer practicing insurance defense and coverage, medical defense / hospital defense, workers compensation and occupational disease defense and 3 other areas of law. Michael Francis received a B.A. degree from Loras College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Carbondale Carbondale 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Francis Dahlen at a glance

Michael Francis Dahlen is a Retired based in Carbondale, Illinois. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on workers comp, health care, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1974) and Loras College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Carbondale, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Francis Dahlen is a lawyer practicing insurance defense and coverage, medical defense / hospital defense, workers compensation and occupational disease defense and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael Francis received a B.A. degree from Loras College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Michael Francis practices in Carbondale, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Francis Dahlen's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Francis Dahlen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

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

Michael Francis Dahlen is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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

Michael Francis Dahlen is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Francis Dahlen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael Francis Dahlen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Carbondale 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 Francis Dahlen

Where is Michael Francis Dahlen's law office located?
Michael Francis Dahlen's law practice is located in Carbondale, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Francis Dahlen handle?
Michael Francis Dahlen focuses on workers comp, health care, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Francis Dahlen practiced law?
Michael Francis Dahlen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Michael Francis Dahlen go to law school?
Michael Francis Dahlen earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Michael Francis Dahlen for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Francis Dahlen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Francis Dahlen received?
Michael Francis Dahlen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1974
B.A.
Loras College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
Kentucky
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 2011

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