Atty. Robert L. Michels
Robert L. Michels is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense law, antitrust & trade law and 3 other areas of law.
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Robert L. Michels is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1988) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert L. Michels is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense law, antitrust & trade law and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Robert practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Robert L. Michels is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Robert L. Michels is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Illinois →
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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 venue, 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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