Atty. Michael King Desmond
Michael King Desmond is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Michael King Desmond is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1992) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Seventh Circuit and American Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael King Desmond is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Michael practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael King Desmond is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael King Desmond is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Michael King Desmond is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael King Desmond is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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