Atty. Michele Lee Wells

Atty. Michele Lee Wells

Michele Lee Wells is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 1 other area of law. Michele received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Arlington Heights Arlington Heights 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Michele Lee Wells at a glance

Michele Lee Wells is a formation, bankruptcy, and maritime attorney based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at DePaul University J.D. (—) and Arizona State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Arlington Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michele Lee Wells is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 1 other area of law
  • Michele received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Michele practices in Arlington Heights, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michele Lee Wells's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michele Lee Wells is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Arlington Heights 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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Where is Michele Lee Wells's law office located?
Michele Lee Wells's law practice is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michele Lee Wells focuses on formation, bankruptcy, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michele Lee Wells practiced law?
Michele Lee Wells has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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Education

DePaul University J.D.
- In Progress
Arizona State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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