Atty. Michael Jay Alter

Atty. Michael Jay Alter

Michael Jay Alter is a lawyer. Michael received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Skokie Skokie 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Michael Jay Alter at a glance

Michael Jay Alter is a The Alter Grp. based in Skokie, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1987) and Harvard College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Skokie, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jay Alter is a lawyer
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices in Skokie, IL

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 Skokie 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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Michael Jay Alter's law practice is located in Skokie, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael Jay Alter has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Michael Jay Alter earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1987
B.A.
Harvard College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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