Atty. Michael Stephan Powalisz
Michael Stephan Powalisz is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, communications / media, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Michael Stephan Powalisz is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Roddy, Leahy, Guill & Zima Attorneys at Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2000). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Drake University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Stephan Powalisz is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, communications / media, appeals and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices at Roddy, Leahy, Guill & Zima Attorneys at Law in Chicago, IL
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Michael Stephan Powalisz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Stephan Powalisz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Stephan Powalisz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Stephan Powalisz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Stephan Powalisz is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael Stephan Powalisz is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Michael Stephan Powalisz is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 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 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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