Atty. Michael John Maher
Michael John Maher is a lawyer practicing environmental law, toxic tort litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 41+ Years Experience
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About Michael John Maher at a Glance
Michael John Maher is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), Florida (1986), and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar U.S. District Cour (1989). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. 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 John Maher
- Michael John Maher is a lawyer practicing environmental law, toxic tort litigation
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael John Maher's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Maher handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael John Maher is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael John Maher is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental Law in Chicago
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael John Maher is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael John Maher
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 John Maher's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael John Maher brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Florida, and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar U.S. District Cour, Michael John Maher can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and environmental, Michael John Maher can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael John Maher 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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Common Legal Issues Michael John Maher Handles in Chicago
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