Atty. Michael Paul Persoon

Atty. Michael Paul Persoon

Michael Paul Persoon is a lawyer practicing appeals, class action, civil rights and 8 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 J. Erfahrung 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Paul Persoon at a glance

Michael Paul Persoon is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Despres, Schwartz & Geoghegan Ltd.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, whistleblower, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2007). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Michael Paul Persoon is a lawyer practicing appeals, class action, civil rights and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices at Despres, Schwartz & Geoghegan Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Persoon's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Class Action

Michael Paul Persoon is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

Michael Paul Persoon is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Paul Persoon is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Michael Paul Persoon is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Paul Persoon

Where is Michael Paul Persoon's law office located?
Michael Paul Persoon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Despres, Schwartz & Geoghegan Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Persoon handle?
Michael Paul Persoon focuses on employment, class action, whistleblower, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Paul Persoon practiced law?
Michael Paul Persoon has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael Paul Persoon go to law school?
Michael Paul Persoon earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Michael Paul Persoon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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