Atty. Michael J. Choate

Atty. Michael J. Choate

Michael J. Choate is a lawyer practicing corporate law, capital markets, financial markets and services and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Choate at a glance

Michael J. Choate is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Proskauer Rose LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Loyola University (B.B.A. Economics, 1981). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J. Choate is a lawyer practicing corporate law, capital markets, financial markets and services and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Choate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Choate 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael J. Choate is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 J. Choate

Where is Michael J. Choate's law office located?
Michael J. Choate's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Proskauer Rose LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Choate handle?
Michael J. Choate focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael J. Choate practiced law?
Michael J. Choate has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael J. Choate go to law school?
Michael J. Choate earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.B.A. Economics, 1981).
How can I contact Michael J. Choate for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1989
B.B.A. Economics
Loyola University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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