Atty. Michel Winkelstein
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About Michel Winkelstein at a glance
Michel Winkelstein is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Rothman Law Group. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1987). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1987) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. English, 1974). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Michel Winkelstein's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michel Winkelstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Michel Winkelstein is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michel Winkelstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michel Winkelstein is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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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