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Atty. Michael Griffin Merlo

Atty. Michael Griffin Merlo

Michael Griffin Merlo is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, reinsurance, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Griffin Merlo at a glance

Michael Griffin Merlo is an Aon Corp. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Griffin Merlo is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, reinsurance, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Griffin Merlo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Griffin Merlo 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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Civil Litigation

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michael Griffin Merlo is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 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 Griffin Merlo

Where is Michael Griffin Merlo's law office located?
Michael Griffin Merlo's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Griffin Merlo handle?
Michael Griffin Merlo focuses on business, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Griffin Merlo practiced law?
Michael Griffin Merlo has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael Griffin Merlo go to law school?
Michael Griffin Merlo earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Michael Griffin Merlo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1997
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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