Atty. Michael Steven Sherman

Atty. Michael Steven Sherman

Michael Steven Sherman is a lawyer practicing first party property insurance, casualty insurance defense, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Northbrook Northbrook 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Steven Sherman at a glance

Michael Steven Sherman is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Northbrook, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1993). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Kent College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Steven Sherman is a lawyer practicing first party property insurance, casualty insurance defense, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Steven Sherman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael Steven Sherman is one of 501,317 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 Steven Sherman is one of 454,532 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 Steven Sherman is one of 121,912 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 Northbrook 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Steven Sherman

Where is Michael Steven Sherman's law office located?
Michael Steven Sherman's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Steven Sherman handle?
Michael Steven Sherman focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Steven Sherman practiced law?
Michael Steven Sherman has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael Steven Sherman go to law school?
Michael Steven Sherman earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Michael Steven Sherman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Kent College of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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