Atty. Michael J. Weiss
MICHAEL J. WEISS, Associate with the Firm concentrates his practice on first and third-party liability coverage questions, intra-state and inter-state transit litigation, property subrogation and insurance defense.
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Michael J. Weiss is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2015). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. (—) and University of San Diego B.A. Philosophy (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- MICHAEL J. WEISS, Associate with the Firm concentrates his practice on first and third-party liability coverage questions, intra-state and inter-state transit litigation, property subrogation and insurance defense
- During law school, Michael served as a Staff-Editor on the Annals of Health Law Journal and a research assistant for Professor James T. Gathii
- He worked with the Advanced Health Justice Project, which is medical-legal partnership between Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Erie Family Health Center, as an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 licensed student clinician
- Michael litigates cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, and is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Michael is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois Bar Association
- Michael is a graduate of the University of San Diego (B.A., philosophy) and Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D.) where he received certificates in Advocacy, Health Law and International Law
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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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