Atty. Michael Thomas McCormick

Atty. Michael Thomas McCormick

Michael Thomas McCormick is a lawyer practicing corporate law, tax law, estate planning. Michael Thomas received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1984, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Thomas McCormick at a glance

Michael Thomas McCormick is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McCormick Braun Friman, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1988) and Miami University (B.S., 1984). Active member of Chicago (Member: International Law and Practice Committee Journal Committee and Trial Techniques Committee, Young Lawyers Section), Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Thomas McCormick is a lawyer practicing corporate law, tax law, estate planning
  • Michael Thomas received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1984, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael Thomas practices at McCormick Braun Friman, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas McCormick's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael Thomas McCormick is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael Thomas McCormick is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Thomas McCormick

Where is Michael Thomas McCormick's law office located?
Michael Thomas McCormick's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McCormick Braun Friman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas McCormick handle?
Michael Thomas McCormick focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Thomas McCormick practiced law?
Michael Thomas McCormick has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Thomas McCormick go to law school?
Michael Thomas McCormick earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Michael Thomas McCormick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1988
B.S.
Miami University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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