Atty. Michael H. Fleck
Michael Fleck welcomes a challenge and takes pride in relentlessly pursuing his clients’ best interests. A critical thinker and creative strategist, Mike’s calm and level-headedness arise from his dogged preparation and enthusiasm for tackling issues head on.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Michael H. Fleck at a Glance
Michael H. Fleck is a business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2011) and North Carolina State University (B.S.M.E., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael H. Fleck
- Michael Fleck welcomes a challenge and takes pride in relentlessly pursuing his clients’ best interests
- A critical thinker and creative strategist, Mike’s calm and level-headedness arise from his dogged preparation and enthusiasm for tackling issues head on
- Leveraging his engineering background, Mike concentrates on intellectual property litigation and other cases involving complex technical or scientific subject matter
- Mike has litigated cases involving medical devices, aircraft safety systems, telecommunications, elevator systems, cybersecurity, and more
- Mike also has unique experience both pursuing and defending inequitable conduct claims in patent cases
- In addition to litigating cases around the country, Mike maintains a sophisticated patent counseling practice in which he helps corporate clients develop internal patent policies and procedures to develop litigation-ready patent portfolios and manage risks and costs
- Mike also helps his clients navigate complex intellectual property ownership issues and has experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property provisions in various types of agreements
- Prior to being a litigator, Mike was a patent prosecutor
- He managed global patent portfolios, drafted almost 100 utility patent applications, and successfully obtained scores of patents for his clients
- Mike’s experience spanned a wide range of technologies, including aircrafts, valves, process control systems, oil exploration and extraction technologies, consumer products, hand tools, stock trading software, telecommunications equipment, sensors, and tracking devices
- Mike is also dedicated to representing clients who have been wrongfully convicted
- He has experience in post-conviction proceedings in the circuit and appellate courts
- He recently prevailed on appeal in a case involving a request for DNA testing of key physical evidence collected from the crime scene
- Mike has been a member of RSHC’s Associate Recruiting, Retention, and Talent Development Committee since 2023
- Mike is the Deputy of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Team
Practice Areas Explained
Michael H. Fleck's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael H. Fleck handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael H. Fleck is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael H. Fleck is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael H. Fleck
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 H. Fleck's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, Michael H. Fleck can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael H. Fleck 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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Common Legal Issues Michael H. Fleck Handles in Chicago
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