Atty. Michael J. Garavalia

Atty. Michael J. Garavalia

Michael J. Garavalia is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation.

Belleville Belleville 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Garavalia at a glance

Michael J. Garavalia is a personal injury and litigation attorney based in Belleville, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005) and Missouri (2007). Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Garavalia is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation
  • Michael has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Garavalia's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael J. Garavalia is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael J. Garavalia is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Belleville 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. Garavalia

Where is Michael J. Garavalia's law office located?
Michael J. Garavalia's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Garavalia handle?
Michael J. Garavalia focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael J. Garavalia practiced law?
Michael J. Garavalia has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
How can I contact Michael J. Garavalia for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
Missouri
Admitted: 2007

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