Atty. William Michael Seidel

Atty. William Michael Seidel

William Michael Seidel is a lawyer practicing government, commercial, bankruptcy & creditors' rights and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Seidel at a glance

William Michael Seidel is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. Economics, 1975). Active member of Memberships •Chicago Bar Association •Public Utility Law Committee •Chairman (1985-1986) •Vice-Chairman (1984-1985) Mr, Seidel is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and has served as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of its Public Utility Law Committee, and Professional Accomplishments Illinois Leading Lawyers, 2010 - 2014 Memberships Chicago Bar Association Public Utility Law Committee Chairman (1985-1986) Vice-Chairman (1984-1985) In the News Leading Lawyers Profile - Mike Seidel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Michael Seidel is a lawyer practicing government, commercial, bankruptcy & creditors' rights and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Seidel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Seidel 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Michael Seidel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

William Michael Seidel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Michael Seidel is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Michael Seidel

Where is William Michael Seidel's law office located?
William Michael Seidel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Seidel handle?
William Michael Seidel focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Michael Seidel practiced law?
William Michael Seidel has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Michael Seidel go to law school?
William Michael Seidel earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Economics, 1975).
How can I contact William Michael Seidel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1978
B.A. Economics
University of Notre Dame
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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