Atty. Michael Scott Purves
Michael Scott Purves is a lawyer practicing civil litigation and practice, worker's compensation, family and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Michael Scott Purves is a family law, bankruptcy, litigation, and aviation attorney based in Wadsworth, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Wadsworth, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Scott Purves is a lawyer practicing civil litigation and practice, worker's compensation, family and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices in Wadsworth, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Purves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael Scott Purves is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Scott Purves is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Michael Scott Purves is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Wadsworth 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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