Atty. Michael James Sweeney
Michael James Sweeney is a lawyer practicing accountant liability, debt & lending agreements, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Michael James Sweeney is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on litigation and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1978), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1982). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael James Sweeney is a lawyer practicing accountant liability, debt & lending agreements, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael James Sweeney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Sweeney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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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