Atty. Michael L. Shakman
Michael L. Shakman is a lawyer practicing state, local and municipal law, litigation, legal malpractice defense and 6 other areas of law.
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About Michael L. Shakman at a glance
Michael L. Shakman is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Miller Shakman & Beem LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1966) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael L. Shakman is a lawyer practicing state, local and municipal law, litigation, legal malpractice defense and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Michael practices at Miller Shakman & Beem LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael L. Shakman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. Shakman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael L. Shakman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael L. Shakman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael L. Shakman is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Michael L. Shakman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael L. Shakman is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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