Atty. Michelle B. Baxter

Atty. Michelle B. Baxter

Michelle B. Baxter is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation and estate planning.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle B. Baxter at a glance

Michelle B. Baxter is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D. Georgetown, 2001) and Augustana College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle B. Baxter is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation and estate planning
  • Michelle received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michelle practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle B. Baxter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle B. Baxter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Michelle B. Baxter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michelle B. Baxter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Michelle B. Baxter

Where is Michelle B. Baxter's law office located?
Michelle B. Baxter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Freeborn & Peters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle B. Baxter handle?
Michelle B. Baxter focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michelle B. Baxter practiced law?
Michelle B. Baxter has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michelle B. Baxter go to law school?
Michelle B. Baxter earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 2001); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Michelle B. Baxter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Georgetown
DePaul University College of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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