Atty. Michael J. Malatesta
Michael J. Malatesta is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, medical malpractice and 7 other areas of law.
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Michael J. Malatesta is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Malatesta Law Offices, LLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (2002). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Iowa (B.A. English, 1997). Active member of Chicago (Member, Judicial Evaluation Committee, 2006—), Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Malatesta is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, medical malpractice and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Michael practices at Malatesta Law Offices, LLC in Chicago, IL
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Michael J. Malatesta's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Malatesta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael J. Malatesta is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Michael J. Malatesta is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael J. Malatesta is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
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. Malatesta is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J. Malatesta is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
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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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