Atty. Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, personal injury and 10 other areas of law. Michael received a M.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1977, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Michael Thompson is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michael Thompson. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1976), New York (1979), Missouri (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Iowa (M.A., 1977) and University of Iowa (J.D., 1976). Active member of Chicago (Chair, Entertainment and Art Law Committee), Illinois State, New York State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Chairman, Foreign Investment Committee, 1997) American Economic Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, personal injury and 10 other areas of law
- Michael received a M.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1977, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Michael practices at Michael Thompson in Chicago, IL
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Michael Thompson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts 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 Thompson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Thompson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Michael Thompson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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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