Atty. Michael T. Mertz

Atty. Michael T. Mertz

Michael T. Mertz is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, product liability, person injury and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (312) 428-6320 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael T. Mertz at a glance

Michael T. Mertz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hurley, McKenna & Mertz, P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1999). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1997) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A. Communication, 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael T. Mertz is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, product liability, person injury and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Michael practices at Hurley, McKenna & Mertz, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael T. Mertz's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael T. Mertz is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Michael T. Mertz is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Michael T. Mertz is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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. Mertz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Michael T. Mertz is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael T. Mertz

Where is Michael T. Mertz's law office located?
Michael T. Mertz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hurley, McKenna & Mertz, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael T. Mertz handle?
Michael T. Mertz focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael T. Mertz practiced law?
Michael T. Mertz has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael T. Mertz go to law school?
Michael T. Mertz earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Communication, 1994).
How can I contact Michael T. Mertz for a consultation?
You can contact Michael T. Mertz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1997
B.A. Communication
Gustavus Adolphus College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1999

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