Atty. Michael James Colwell

Atty. Michael James Colwell

Michael James Colwell is a lawyer practicing elder law, state, local and municipal law, personal injury and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Loras College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

St. Charles St. Charles 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Colwell at a glance

Michael James Colwell is a probate, personal injury, business, workers comp, and zoning attorney based in St. Charles, Illinois. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1972) and Loras College (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in St. Charles, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Colwell is a lawyer practicing elder law, state, local and municipal law, personal injury and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Loras College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Michael practices in St. Charles, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Colwell's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Michael James Colwell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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 James Colwell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael James Colwell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

Michael James Colwell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 St. Charles 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 Colwell

Where is Michael James Colwell's law office located?
Michael James Colwell's law practice is located in St. Charles, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Colwell handle?
Michael James Colwell focuses on probate, personal injury, business, workers comp, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael James Colwell practiced law?
Michael James Colwell has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Michael James Colwell go to law school?
Michael James Colwell earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Michael James Colwell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1972
B.A.
Loras College
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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