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Fees
Contingent (25%-40%)
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Peer Endorsements
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Michael is an outstanding plaintiff's lawyer. His clients love him because he's easy to work with and he gets outstanding results.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Rima Ports
, Chicago (IL), Over 2 years ago
MIke is a great lawyer and is highly regarded in the community. It's been a pleasure working with him my entire career.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Matthew Ports
, Chicago (IL), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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14 years since Michael Thomas Gill was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active
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1997 |
12/11/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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co-owner at
Pfaff & Gill Ltd.
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1997–present
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Law Clerk at
Hofeld & Schaffner
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1995–1997
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1997 |
| Miami University of Ohio |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1994 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Rising Star |
Illinois Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Rising Star |
Illinois Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| 40 Under 40 To Watch |
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin |
2006 |
| Top 5% of IL Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law |
Leading Lawyers Network |
2004 |
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Associations
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American Board of Trial Advocates |
2009-present
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Illinois State Bar Association, Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council |
2008-present
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Illinois State Bar Association, General Assembly |
2008-present
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American Association for Justice |
1997-present
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| Tort Litigation Committee |
Chicago Bar Association |
1997-present
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Chicago Bar Association |
1997-present
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Illinois State Bar Association |
1997-present
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association |
1997-present
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| Member |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae Committee |
1997-present
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Medical Negligence Committee |
1997-present
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Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section Council |
2005-2007
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| Member |
Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education |
2003-2004
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT
Outcome: $750,000 Settlement
Outcome: Settlement - CONFIDENTIAL AMOUNT
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Chapter 4 - Negligence/Standard of Care |
ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook |
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| Chapter 5 - Accident Reconstruction |
ITLA Automobile Litigation Book |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| IPI Update |
Sharpen Your Trial Skills |
2009 |
| The IPI, Illinois Supreme Court, and Trying a Products Liability Case in Illinois |
ITLA Products Liability Committee Webinar |
2008 |
| Standard of Care and IPI 105.01 |
ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar |
2008 |
| Specific Torts |
Tort Law Update |
2007 |
| Anatomy of a Medical Negligence Case |
ACOOG National Convention |
2006 |
| Picking a Jury in Cook County |
CBA/YLS Tort Litigation Committee |
2005 |
| Managing Referring Attorney Relationships |
CBA Tort Litigation Committee |
2003 |
| Handling Jury Instructions at Trial |
CBA/YLS Tort Litigation Committee |
2002 |
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