Atty. Michael W. Ford
Michael W. Ford is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, litigation.
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Michael W. Ford is a Member based in Riverwoods, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Michael W. Ford. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1965) and Texas (Inactive) (1997). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1965) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Member, Defense of Prisoners Committee), Houston, American (Member, Trail Evidence Committee) and Seventh Circuit Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Riverwoods, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael W. Ford is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, litigation
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Michael practices at Law Offices of Michael W. Ford in Riverwoods, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael W. Ford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael W. Ford 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 Riverwoods 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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