Atty. Michael R. Liss
Mr. Liss is a corporate general counsel and franchise lawyer who has served as in-house General Counsel for nationally known franchisors.
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About Michael R. Liss at a glance
Michael R. Liss is a Member based in Oak Brook, Illinois, practicing at Liss & Lamar, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, trademark, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Oak Brook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Liss is a corporate general counsel and franchise lawyer who has served as in-house General Counsel for nationally known franchisors
- He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising and the State of Illinois Attorney General's Franchise Advisory Board
- He is a Founder and Past President of the Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries Association
- He has also been a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers with a particular emphasis on retail leasing
- Mr. Liss works extensively with business owners to address a wide range of legal issues from strategic planning through start-up, expansion, purchase, sale and franchising
- He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and the Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
- He is a frequent speaker on business start-ups, the purchase and sale of businesses and all aspects of franchising
- He also has 11 years of experience as Chief Legal Officer
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Michael R. Liss is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →
Michael R. Liss is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael R. Liss is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael R. Liss is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Oak Brook 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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