Atty. Michele DeCosta
Michele DeCosta is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation. Michele received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Michele DeCosta is a business and litigation attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of Illinois at Chicago (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michele DeCosta is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
- Michele received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michele practices in Rockford, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michele DeCosta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Rockford 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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