Atty. Michael Joseph Schirger

Atty. Michael Joseph Schirger

Michael Joseph Schirger is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, intellectual property, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Creighton University, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Rockford Rockford 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Schirger at a glance

Michael Joseph Schirger is a formation, estate planning, employment, ip, and litigation attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at University of Iowa J.D. (—) and Creighton University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Joseph Schirger is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, intellectual property, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Creighton University, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Michael practices in Rockford, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Schirger's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Michael Joseph Schirger is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

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 Joseph Schirger is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Joseph Schirger is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Joseph Schirger 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 Rockford 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 Joseph Schirger

Where is Michael Joseph Schirger's law office located?
Michael Joseph Schirger's law practice is located in Rockford, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Schirger handle?
Michael Joseph Schirger focuses on formation, estate planning, employment, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Joseph Schirger practiced law?
Michael Joseph Schirger has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Education

University of Iowa J.D.
- In Progress
Creighton University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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