Atty. Michael Shim

Atty. Michael Shim

Michael Shim is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor law, employment law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Geneva Geneva 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (224) 452-4546

Profile Summary

About Michael Shim at a glance

Michael Shim is a employment and litigation attorney based in Geneva, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and Tennessee (2003). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Shim is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor law, employment law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices in Geneva, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Shim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Shim 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 Shim is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Shim is one of 409,070 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 Geneva 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 Shim

Where is Michael Shim's law office located?
Michael Shim's law practice is located in Geneva, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Shim handle?
Michael Shim focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Shim practiced law?
Michael Shim has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael Shim go to law school?
Michael Shim earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Michael Shim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Tennessee
Admitted: 2003

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