Atty. Michael R. Friedberg
Michael R. Friedberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.
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About Michael R. Friedberg at a glance
Michael R. Friedberg is a trusts and tax attorney based in Lake Forest, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices Michael R. Friedberg PLLC. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Lake Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael R. Friedberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
- Michael R., who practices law in Lake Forest, Illinois, has been recognized since 2013
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Michael R. Friedberg is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael R. Friedberg is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Lake Forest 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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