Atty. Michael T. Egan
Michael T. Egan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Michael T. Egan at a Glance
Michael T. Egan is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cooney & Conway LLP. Educated at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Chicago) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael T. Egan
- Michael T. Egan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Michael T., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Michael T. Egan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael T. Egan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
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 T. Egan is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Class Action in Chicago
Michael T. Egan is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Product Liability in Chicago
Michael T. Egan is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
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 T. Egan
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 T. Egan's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Michael T. Egan 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 T. Egan 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 T. Egan Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael T. Egan has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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