Atty. Michael I. Kanovitz

Atty. Michael I. Kanovitz

Michael I. Kanovitz is a lawyer practicing civil rights, appeals, whistleblower protection and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael I. Kanovitz at a glance

Michael I. Kanovitz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Loevy & Loevy. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, whistleblower, civil rights, consumer, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1994), U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1996), and Illinois (2001). Educated at Cornell University J.D. (—) and Brandeis University B.A. (—). Active member of Kentucky, Federal and American Bar Associations Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael I. Kanovitz is a lawyer practicing civil rights, appeals, whistleblower protection and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Loevy & Loevy in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael I. Kanovitz's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Consumer Protection

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Appellate Practice

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

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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 I. Kanovitz

Where is Michael I. Kanovitz's law office located?
Michael I. Kanovitz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Loevy & Loevy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael I. Kanovitz handle?
Michael I. Kanovitz focuses on employment, whistleblower, civil rights, consumer, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael I. Kanovitz practiced law?
Michael I. Kanovitz has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael I. Kanovitz go to law school?
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Education

Cornell University J.D.
- In Progress
Brandeis University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eighth Cir
Admitted: 2001

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