Atty. Scott Michael Gilbert

Atty. Scott Michael Gilbert

Scott Michael Gilbert is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, school law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Michael Gilbert at a glance

Scott Michael Gilbert is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2005), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (2008), and U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois (2011). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Wittenberg University (B.A. Political, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Michael Gilbert is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, school law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Scott practices at Polsinelli PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Gilbert's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Scott Michael Gilbert is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Scott Michael Gilbert is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Scott Michael Gilbert

Where is Scott Michael Gilbert's law office located?
Scott Michael Gilbert's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Gilbert handle?
Scott Michael Gilbert focuses on employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Michael Gilbert practiced law?
Scott Michael Gilbert has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Scott Michael Gilbert go to law school?
Scott Michael Gilbert earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. Political, 2001).
How can I contact Scott Michael Gilbert for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 2004
B.A. Political
Wittenberg University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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