Atty. Michael Phillip Goldman

Atty. Michael Phillip Goldman

Michael Phillip Goldman is a lawyer practicing global finance, insurance, m&a and private equity and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Phillip Goldman at a glance

Michael Phillip Goldman is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1985). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Phillip Goldman is a lawyer practicing global finance, insurance, m&a and private equity and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Phillip Goldman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Phillip Goldman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael Phillip Goldman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Phillip Goldman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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

Michael Phillip Goldman is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Phillip Goldman 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Phillip Goldman

Where is Michael Phillip Goldman's law office located?
Michael Phillip Goldman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Phillip Goldman handle?
Michael Phillip Goldman focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Phillip Goldman practiced law?
Michael Phillip Goldman has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael Phillip Goldman go to law school?
Michael Phillip Goldman earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Michael Phillip Goldman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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