Atty. Michael Thomas Hannafan
Michael Thomas Hannafan is a lawyer practicing trial practice, general litigation, business and 11 other areas of law. Michael received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri in 1964, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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Michael Thomas Hannafan is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hannafan & Hannafan, Ltd.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on patent, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at Washington University of St. Louis (J.D., 1970) and University of Missouri (B.J., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Section of Litigation) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Thomas Hannafan is a lawyer practicing trial practice, general litigation, business and 11 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri in 1964, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Michael practices at Hannafan & Hannafan, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Thomas Hannafan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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