Atty. Michael John Fitzgerald

Atty. Michael John Fitzgerald

Michael John Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing elder law, medicaid & medicare, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1990, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Elgin Elgin 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Fitzgerald at a glance

Michael John Fitzgerald is a estate planning, business, real estate, poa, and litigation attorney based in Elgin, Illinois. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Elgin, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael John Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing elder law, medicaid & medicare, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1990, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices in Elgin, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Fitzgerald's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael John Fitzgerald is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael John Fitzgerald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

Michael John Fitzgerald is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael John Fitzgerald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Elgin 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 John Fitzgerald

Where is Michael John Fitzgerald's law office located?
Michael John Fitzgerald's law practice is located in Elgin, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Fitzgerald handle?
Michael John Fitzgerald focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, poa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael John Fitzgerald practiced law?
Michael John Fitzgerald has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael John Fitzgerald go to law school?
Michael John Fitzgerald earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Michael John Fitzgerald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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