Atty. Michael S. Shinsky
Michael Shinsky’s serious approach coupled with his extensive trial experience has provided him with the necessary tools to represent his clients with excellent results. After obtaining his law degree with honors in 2001, Michael served as a prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where he rapidly ascended the ranks, prosecuting cases on behalf of children who were abused and neglected.
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Michael S. Shinsky is a Member based in Orland Park, Illinois, practicing at Schwartz Injury Law. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001) and Indiana (2011). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D. Senior, 2001) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Prosecutors Bar Association. Serands clients in Orland Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Shinsky’s serious approach coupled with his extensive trial experience has provided him with the necessary tools to represent his clients with excellent results
- After obtaining his law degree with honors in 2001, Michael served as a prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office where he rapidly ascended the ranks, prosecuting cases on behalf of children who were abused and neglected
- In 2004, Michael joined the law firm of Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz where he utilizes those trial skills in pursuit of justice for injured individuals and their families in the civil arena
- Currently, Michael focuses his practice on representing and protecting the legal rights of those who have suffered serious, life-altering personal injuries caused by the negligence of others, and seeking justice for the families of those victims who have lost their lives due to negligence
- Michael’s practice focuses on automobile accidents, premises liability, sexual assaults, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and nursing home litigation
- Michael has successfully tried several civil jury trials to verdict and has argued in the First District Appellate Courts of Illinois
- Michael has been publicly recognized on numerous occasions for the quality of his work and professional successes
- In 2001, Michael was the recipient of the Justice Warren Wolfson Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Michael was also recognized as one of Illinois’ “40 Under 40 Lawyers to Watch”, an honor achieved by less than 1% of all Illinois lawyers
- Memberships & Associations - Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member - Chicago Bar Association, Member Awards and Recognition - Recognized as one of Illinois’ “40 Under 40 Lawyers to Watch” - Recipient of the Warren D. Wolfson Award for Best Trial Advocate, 2001 - Recipient of CALI Award in Trial Advocacy Verdicts & Settlements - $6 million, Medical malpractice birth injury case - $2.7 million, Personal injury resulting in a back injury - $2 million, Medical malpractice birth injury case - $2 million, Personal injury resulting in a traumatic brain injury - $1.5 million, Porch collapse case resulting in back injuries - $800,000, Automobile accident resulting in a mild traumatic brain injury
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael S. Shinsky is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael S. Shinsky is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Michael S. Shinsky is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael S. Shinsky is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Michael S. Shinsky is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Orland Park 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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