Atty. Steven Michael Hartmann

Atty. Steven Michael Hartmann

Mr. Steven Michael Hartmann is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights, business, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Michael Hartmann at a glance

Steven Michael Hartmann is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. Di (1983), Indiana (2010), and Wisconsin (2011). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1983) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Steven Michael Hartmann is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights, business, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Steven practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Michael Hartmann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Michael Hartmann 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.

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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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Steven Michael Hartmann is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Steven Michael Hartmann

Where is Steven Michael Hartmann's law office located?
Steven Michael Hartmann'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 Steven Michael Hartmann handle?
Steven Michael Hartmann focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven Michael Hartmann practiced law?
Steven Michael Hartmann has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Steven Michael Hartmann go to law school?
Steven Michael Hartmann earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Steven Michael Hartmann for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1983
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. Di
Admitted: 1983
Indiana
Admitted: 2010
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2011

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