Atty. Michael Philip Trier

Atty. Michael Philip Trier

Michael Philip Trier is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, excess and reinsurance and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Philip Trier at a glance

Michael Philip Trier is a contracts, m&a, and insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (1986). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1972). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Philip Trier is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, excess and reinsurance and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Philip Trier's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Philip Trier

Where is Michael Philip Trier's law office located?
Michael Philip Trier's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Philip Trier handle?
Michael Philip Trier focuses on contracts, m&a, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Philip Trier practiced law?
Michael Philip Trier has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Philip Trier go to law school?
Michael Philip Trier earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Michael Philip Trier for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1986
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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