Atty. Michael Jeffrey Gray

Atty. Michael Jeffrey Gray

Michael Jeffrey Gray is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, class action employment litigation, health care labor & employment and 14 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Jeffrey Gray at a glance

Michael Jeffrey Gray is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jones Day. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, m&a, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Illinois Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and Western District of Wisconsin (1992). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1992) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Jeffrey Gray is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, class action employment litigation, health care labor & employment and 14 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices at Jones Day in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jeffrey Gray's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Jeffrey Gray is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Class Action

Michael Jeffrey Gray is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Wage & Hour Disputes

Michael Jeffrey Gray is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 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 Jeffrey Gray

Where is Michael Jeffrey Gray's law office located?
Michael Jeffrey Gray's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jeffrey Gray handle?
Michael Jeffrey Gray focuses on employment, business, class action, m&a, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Jeffrey Gray practiced law?
Michael Jeffrey Gray has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael Jeffrey Gray go to law school?
Michael Jeffrey Gray earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Michael Jeffrey Gray for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Jeffrey Gray received?
Michael Jeffrey Gray's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1992
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992

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