Atty. Michael Jason Macfarlane
Michael Jason Macfarlane is a lawyer practicing construction & development, transportation, civil litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 25+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jason Macfarlane at a Glance
Michael Jason Macfarlane is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at LaBarge, Campbell & Lyon, L.L.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2001) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1997). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jason Macfarlane
- Michael Jason Macfarlane is a lawyer practicing construction & development, transportation, civil litigation
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Michael practices at LaBarge, Campbell & Lyon, L.L.C. in Chicago, IL
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jason Macfarlane's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jason Macfarlane brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Michael Jason Macfarlane's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Jason Macfarlane attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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