Atty. Michael Scott Simon

Atty. Michael Scott Simon

Michael Scott Simon is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, employment litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 Years Experience 34 year

Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Simon at a glance

Michael Scott Simon is a employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Tufts University (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Scott Simon is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, employment litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Simon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Simon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Scott Simon is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Scott Simon is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Scott Simon is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Scott Simon is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Scott Simon

Where is Michael Scott Simon's law office located?
Michael Scott Simon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Simon handle?
Michael Scott Simon focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Scott Simon practiced law?
Michael Scott Simon has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael Scott Simon go to law school?
Michael Scott Simon earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Michael Scott Simon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
Tufts University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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