Atty. R. Michael Henderson

Atty. R. Michael Henderson

Representative Cases: Strotman v. K.C.

Peoria Peoria 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (309) 424-4826 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About R. Michael Henderson at a glance

R. Michael Henderson is a Retired Partner based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Quinn Johnston. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969) and U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1969). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1969) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Representative Cases

  • Strotman v
  • K.C
  • Summers Buick, Inc., 489 N.E.2d 1148 (Ill.App. 4 Dist. 1986) St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins
  • Co. v
  • Frankart, 370 N.E.2d 1058 (Ill. 1977) Illinois Traffic Court Driver Imp
  • Educational Foundation v
  • Peoria Journal Star, Inc., 494 N.E.2d 939 (Ill.App. 3 Dist. 1986) Horowitz v
  • Baker, 523 N.E.2d 179 (Ill.App. 3 Dist. 1988) Fryman v
  • JMK/Skewer, Inc., 484 N.E.2d 909 (Ill.App. 3 Dist. 1985) Representative Clients: General Motors Corporation Nissan Motors/United States of America ISBA Mutual Insurance CNA Insurance Par-a-Dice Gaming Corporation Classes/Seminars Taught: Lecturer, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Illinois Defense Counsel Seminars, ISBA Law Ed Series, Peoria County, Continuing Legal Education, International Association of Defense Counsel Professional Associations and Memberships: Peoria County Bar Association (past president ) Illinois State Bar Association (past member Board of Governors, Secretary ) Defense Research Institute Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Illinois Bar Foundation (past member Board of Director's) Illinois Lawyers Trust Fund Board of Directors, 1994 - 1999 (past president ) American Bar Foundation Master-Emeritus, Abraham Lincoln Inn, American Inns of Court International Association of Defense Counsel Greater Peoria Claims Association American College of Trial Lawyers Society of Trial Lawyers American College of Barristers Fraternities/Sororities: Phi Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Alpha

Practice Areas Explained

R. Michael Henderson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Michael Henderson 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

R. Michael Henderson 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.

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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 Peoria 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 R. Michael Henderson

Where is R. Michael Henderson's law office located?
R. Michael Henderson's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. The firm is Quinn Johnston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Michael Henderson handle?
R. Michael Henderson focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has R. Michael Henderson practiced law?
R. Michael Henderson has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did R. Michael Henderson go to law school?
R. Michael Henderson earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact R. Michael Henderson for a consultation?
You can contact R. Michael Henderson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R. Michael Henderson received?
R. Michael Henderson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 1969
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ
Admitted: 1969

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