Atty. Michael Thomas Peterson
Michael Thomas Peterson is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 20 years.
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Michael Thomas Peterson is a wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Thomas Peterson is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Michael has been licensed for 20 years
- Michael practices in Chicago, IL
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Michael Thomas Peterson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Thomas Peterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Michael Thomas Peterson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
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 Thomas Peterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Thomas Peterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael Thomas Peterson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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