Atty. Michael Sciaccotta

Atty. Michael Sciaccotta

Michael Sciaccotta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Michael, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Sciaccotta at a glance

Michael Sciaccotta is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Northwestern University (—, 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Sciaccotta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate
  • Michael, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Sciaccotta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Sciaccotta 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 Sciaccotta is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael Sciaccotta is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Michael Sciaccotta is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Sciaccotta is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Sciaccotta

Where is Michael Sciaccotta's law office located?
Michael Sciaccotta's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Sciaccotta handle?
Michael Sciaccotta focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Michael Sciaccotta go to law school?
Michael Sciaccotta earned their education at (—, 2016).
How can I contact Michael Sciaccotta for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Sciaccotta directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Sciaccotta received?
Michael Sciaccotta's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

Northwestern University
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026

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