Atty. Michael J. Walkup

Atty. Michael J. Walkup

Michael J. Walkup is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security, general practice and 2 other areas of law.

Schaumburg Schaumburg 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Walkup at a glance

Michael J. Walkup is a workers comp, ssd, and securities attorney based in Schaumburg, Illinois. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1975) and Illinois (1976). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1975) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1971). Serands clients in Schaumburg, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J. Walkup is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security, general practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Michael practices in Schaumburg, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Walkup's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael J. Walkup is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Michael J. Walkup is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Michael J. Walkup is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Schaumburg 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. Walkup

Where is Michael J. Walkup's law office located?
Michael J. Walkup's law practice is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Walkup handle?
Michael J. Walkup focuses on workers comp, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael J. Walkup practiced law?
Michael J. Walkup has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Michael J. Walkup go to law school?
Michael J. Walkup earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Michael J. Walkup for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1975
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
Illinois
Admitted: 1976

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