Atty. William D. Ellison

Atty. William D. Ellison

William D. Ellison is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage litigation, business litigation.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William D. Ellison at a glance

William D. Ellison is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michaels & May, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Western District of Miss (1993), and Missouri (2003). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1988) and Augustana College (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William D. Ellison is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage litigation, business litigation
  • William received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Michaels & May, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Ellison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Ellison 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.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William D. Ellison is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 William D. Ellison

Where is William D. Ellison's law office located?
William D. Ellison's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Michaels & May, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Ellison handle?
William D. Ellison focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William D. Ellison practiced law?
William D. Ellison has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William D. Ellison go to law school?
William D. Ellison earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William D. Ellison for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 1988
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Western District of Miss
Admitted: 1993
Missouri
Admitted: 2003

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