Atty. Michael Tomczyk
Michael has a deep understanding of debt financing transactions with experience representing both lenders and borrowers. He brings his extensive knowledge of the latest commercial and legal trends in the lending market to a variety of financing transactions.
Banking And Finance Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Michael Tomczyk at a Glance
Michael Tomczyk is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Tomczyk
- Michael has a deep understanding of debt financing transactions with experience representing both lenders and borrowers
- He brings his extensive knowledge of the latest commercial and legal trends in the lending market to a variety of financing transactions
- Michael’s practice focuses on a wide range of debt financing matters, including senior secured and unsecured term loans and working capital revolvers, second lien, subordinated and mezzanine financings, acquisition and project financings, and in-court and out-of-court restructurings
- Michael has led multiple secured and unsecured debt transactions as counsel for both lenders and borrowers, and he regularly advises clients generally on aligning the various components of a company’s capital stack to give them a more efficient capital structure
- Michael also has experience negotiating and drafting documents for syndicated bank deals and secured bond indentures and has extensive experience managing cross-border financings involving multiple jurisdictions
- Michael was an editor for the Columbia Journal of European Law
- In his free time, he has participated in firm-wide pro bono, recruiting, and mentoring initiatives
- Prior to joining Barack Ferrazzano, Michael was a corporate associate at the Chicago offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where he focused his practice on representing lenders and borrowers in leveraged finance transactions
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Michael Tomczyk's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
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 Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael Tomczyk
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Tomczyk's practice in the field of business.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Michael Tomczyk's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Tomczyk attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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