Atty. Michelle McGuiness

Atty. Michelle McGuiness

Michelle McGuiness is a lawyer practicing business litigation, litigation and dispute resolution, securities litigation. Michelle received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle McGuiness at a glance

Michelle McGuiness is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2001) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michelle McGuiness is a lawyer practicing business litigation, litigation and dispute resolution, securities litigation
  • Michelle received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michelle practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle McGuiness's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

Michelle McGuiness 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 Michelle McGuiness

Where is Michelle McGuiness's law office located?
Michelle McGuiness's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle McGuiness handle?
Michelle McGuiness focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michelle McGuiness practiced law?
Michelle McGuiness has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michelle McGuiness go to law school?
Michelle McGuiness earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Michelle McGuiness for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 2001
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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