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.
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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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- 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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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 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael John Maher is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael John Maher is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
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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 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.
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