Atty. Michael J. Lach

Atty. Michael J. Lach

Member, Moot Court Board, 1988-1989. Notes and Comment Editor, Southern Illinois Law Journal, 1988-1989.

St. Louis St. Louis 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Lach at a glance

Michael J. Lach is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989), Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1990), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1991). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D. Georgetown, 1989) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar Illinois State Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, Moot Court Board, 1988-1989
  • Notes and Comment Editor, Southern Illinois Law Journal, 1988-1989

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Lach's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Lach 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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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael J. Lach is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Michael J. Lach is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J. Lach

Where is Michael J. Lach's law office located?
Michael J. Lach's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Lach handle?
Michael J. Lach focuses on business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Michael J. Lach practiced law?
Michael J. Lach has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael J. Lach go to law school?
Michael J. Lach earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Michael J. Lach for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael J. Lach received?
Michael J. Lach's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
Southern Illinois University
- 1989
B.S.
Illinois State University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989
Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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