Atty. Michael James Brusatte

Atty. Michael James Brusatte

Michael Brusatte is available to practice in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate level. Prior to joining Webber & Thies, he clerked for U.S.

Urbana Urbana 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Brusatte at a glance

Michael James Brusatte is an Associate based in Urbana, Illinois, practicing at Webber & Thies, P.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2018). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 2008). Active member of Mr and Brusatte is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Champaign Bar Association, and a former member of the La Salle County Bar Association. Serands clients in Urbana, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Brusatte is available to practice in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate level
  • Prior to joining Webber & Thies, he clerked for U.S
  • District Judge Colin S. Bruce in the Central District of Illinois (2014-2018), and before that was staff attorney for the Illinois Third District Appellate Court (2011-2014)
  • Through these positions, Mr. Brusatte gained experience with a wide variety of complex civil and criminal litigation
  • Mr. Brusatte is registered with the Illinois State Bar Association’s “Lawyers in the Classroom” program which seeks to educate elementary and high school students about the American legal system

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Brusatte's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Urbana 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 James Brusatte

Where is Michael James Brusatte's law office located?
Michael James Brusatte's law practice is located in Urbana, Illinois. The firm is Webber & Thies, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Brusatte handle?
Michael James Brusatte focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael James Brusatte practiced law?
Michael James Brusatte has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael James Brusatte go to law school?
Michael James Brusatte earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
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Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2018

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