Atty. Michael Otto Vates

Atty. Michael Otto Vates

Atty. Michael Otto Vates is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil rights, lawsuits & disputes.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Michael Otto Vates at a glance

Michael Otto Vates is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at MacCabe & McGuire. They haand 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (2000), and Wisconsin (2015). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2000) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. Michael Otto Vates is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil rights, lawsuits & disputes
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices at MacCabe & McGuire in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Michael Otto Vates's law office located?
Michael Otto Vates's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is MacCabe & McGuire. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael Otto Vates practiced law?
Michael Otto Vates has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael Otto Vates go to law school?
Michael Otto Vates earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 2000
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2000
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2015

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