Mike has been in practice since 2002 and primarily focuses on Workers’ Compensation and General Liability areas. He has successfully tried cases before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and has handled appeals before the Illinois Circuit Court and Appellate Court. He has extensive practice in subrogation matters to protect client’s lien interests and secure recovery. Mike has given seminars relating to misconceptions regarding Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law and reduction of employer exposure in the workplace and has a vast knowledge of the recent Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act amendments and its impact on employers.
Licensure
U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois)
Illinois Supreme Court
Education
J.D., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
B.S., DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Professional Memberships & Associations
Chicago Bar Association
Council on Litigation Management, Workers' Compensation Committee
Illinois Bar Association
Seminars and Presentations
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“Illinois Transportation Symposium,” December 2009
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“CMS Mandatory Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know,” November 2009 & June 2009
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”Employers: How to Defense Your Work Comp Claims,” October 2009
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“Workers’ Compensation Pitfalls,” August 2009
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“Workers’ Compensation MSA or Not?” June 2009
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“Top 10 Ways to Screw Up Your Workers’ Compensation Case,” May 2009
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“Workers’ Compensation 101,” April 2008, June 2008 & March 2009
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"Top 10 Misconceptions About Illinois Workers' Compensation Law," October 2008, March 2007
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“CSI Comprehensive Subrogation Investigation,” March 2008
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“Medicare Set-Aside Strategies,” August 2008
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“How to Minimize Your Exposure in the Workplace,” April 2007