Atty. Michael Scott Ferrell
Michael Scott Ferrell is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, collective bargaining, contract enforcement & union organizing and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1994, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Collective Bargaining & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 24+ Years Experience
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About Michael Scott Ferrell at a Glance
Michael Scott Ferrell is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at Loyola University, Chicago (J.D., 2002) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A. Vanderbilt, 1994). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Scott Ferrell
- Michael Scott Ferrell is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, collective bargaining, contract enforcement & union organizing and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1994, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Michael practices at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Michael Scott Ferrell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Ferrell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Scott Ferrell is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Wage & Hour Disputes in Chicago
Michael Scott Ferrell is one of 4,887 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →
Trade Secrets in Chicago
Michael Scott Ferrell is one of 6,604 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael Scott Ferrell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Scott Ferrell's practice in the field of employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Scott Ferrell brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, wage & hour, and trade secrets, Michael Scott Ferrell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Scott Ferrell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Scott Ferrell Handles in Chicago
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