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Michael H Erdman
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Biography
I concentrate my practice on representing companies and individuals in business disputes, contractual relationships, and licensure and regulatory compliance matters.
My clients include growers and shippers of perishable agricultural commodities (produce), transportation (truck) brokers, real estate brokers and service providers, financial technology (FinTech) companies, insurance policyholders, manufacturers, contractors, restaurants, professionals and entrepreneurs.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 27 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 29 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Teeple Leonard & Erdman
Attorneys at Law, 5 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL, 60062
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Michael H Erdman's Reviews
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Posted by Joshua | April 15, 2014
Trustworthy, reliable, intelligent, efficient. The first and only lawyer I go to for all legal advice and direction.
I wish to wholeheartedly recommend Michael Erdman. I worked with Michael as a board member of CIMI, a nonprofit organization, from 2002-2005. Together we ran the annual Festival for Cinema of the Deaf in Chicago. Michael is incredibly committed to his work, and shows remarkable attention to detail, a...
Michael H Erdman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is a highly respected attorney in the community and I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again."
"Michael and his firm do great work and you can feel confident your legal matters will be handled in a professional and practical manner."
Scott Tzinberg
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2007
RERCLaw blog nominated as a Finalist for "MOST INNOVATIVE BLOG", Inman News
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Teeple Leonard & Erdman
2002 - 2005
Associate, Teeple & Leonard
2001 - 2001
Associate, Jenner & Block
1998 - 2001
Associate, Defrees & Fiske
1996 - 1997
Associate, Swidler & Berlin
Associations
2004 - Present
American Radio Relay LeagueVolunteer Counsel, Member
1998 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re: Compensation of Managerial, Professional and Technical Employees Antitrust Litigation, MDL 1471 (D. N.J.).
Along with co-counsel, twice successfully opposed class certification, twice defeated FRCP 23(f) petitions, and obtained summary judgment against named plaintiffs.
Buchanan, et al v. Chatham Park Village Cooperative, 03 CH 19559 (Circuit Court of Cook County, IL).
Negotiated settlement benefiting hundreds of cooperative residents. Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from resident association.
U2 Home Entertainment, Inc. v. Asian International Market (E.D. Wisc.)
Obtained seizure orders, consent decree against defendant.
U2 Home Entertainment, Inc. v. Noabee Lor and Pornsawan, d/b/a Asian Best Video & Gifts (E.D. Wisc)
Obtained seizure orders, consent decree against defendants.
Education
1996
Boston University School of Law
J.D. cum laude
1993
Washington University in St. Louis
B.S.
Publications
2011
BLUEPRINTS - The Produce Professionals' Quarterly Journal
As the Crow Flies - Guidelines and legalities to consider for 'local' labeling
2007
BLUEPRINTS - The Produce Professionals' Quarterly Journal
Federal Trade Laws that Shape Business Practices
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers