Atty. Michael James Pinsel

Atty. Michael James Pinsel

Michael James Pinsel is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, insurance, insurance company formation and reorganization and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael James Pinsel at a glance

Michael James Pinsel is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991), and Florida (2023). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1991) and Duke University (B.A. Economics, 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Pinsel is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, insurance, insurance company formation and reorganization and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Pinsel's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael James Pinsel is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Michael James Pinsel is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Pinsel

Where is Michael James Pinsel's law office located?
Michael James Pinsel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Pinsel handle?
Michael James Pinsel focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael James Pinsel practiced law?
Michael James Pinsel has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael James Pinsel go to law school?
Michael James Pinsel earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Economics, 1988).
How can I contact Michael James Pinsel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1991
B.A. Economics
Duke University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Florida
Admitted: 2023

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