Atty. Michael Soritz
Michael Soritz is a lawyer practicing contracts, software licensing, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from St.
Contracts & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 27+ Years Experience
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About Michael Soritz at a Glance
Michael Soritz is a contracts, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1998) and St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Soritz
- Michael Soritz is a lawyer practicing contracts, software licensing, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology in 1990, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Michael practices in Chicago, IL
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Michael Soritz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Soritz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Contracts in Chicago
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 Soritz
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 Soritz's practice in the field of contracts, business, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Soritz brings 27+ 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 contracts, business, and real estate, Michael Soritz 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 Soritz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Soritz Handles in Chicago
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