Atty. Michael Guerra
Michael Guerra is a lawyer practicing telecommunications law, energy, utility regulation. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Energy & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael Guerra at a Glance
Michael Guerra is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dentons US LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1988) and Loyola University (B.B.A., 1981). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Guerra
- Michael Guerra is a lawyer practicing telecommunications law, energy, utility regulation
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Dentons US LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael Guerra's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Guerra handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Energy & Utilities Law in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael Guerra
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Guerra's practice in the field of energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Guerra brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Energy Practice
Concentrating on energy means Michael Guerra's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Guerra attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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