Atty. Michele L. Odorizzi

Atty. Michele L. Odorizzi

Michele L. Odorizzi is a lawyer practicing employment & benefits, erisa litigation, life sciences and 8 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Michele L. Odorizzi at a glance

Michele L. Odorizzi is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976) and US Supreme Court US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circ (1980). Educated at The University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1976) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michele L. Odorizzi is a lawyer practicing employment & benefits, erisa litigation, life sciences and 8 other areas of law
  • Michele received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michele practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michele L. Odorizzi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michele L. Odorizzi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Michele L. Odorizzi is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michele L. Odorizzi is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michele L. Odorizzi is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Michele L. Odorizzi is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michele L. Odorizzi is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michele L. Odorizzi

Where is Michele L. Odorizzi's law office located?
Michele L. Odorizzi's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michele L. Odorizzi handle?
Michele L. Odorizzi focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michele L. Odorizzi practiced law?
Michele L. Odorizzi has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michele L. Odorizzi go to law school?
Michele L. Odorizzi earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Michele L. Odorizzi for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Chicago Law School
- 1976
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
US Supreme Court US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circ
Admitted: 1980

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