Michael A. Shammas

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Michael A. Shammas

5.0
78 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

161 North Clark Street, Suite 3050, Chicago, IL

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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

50%
Wrongful Death 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2020
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+ 4

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Shammas Law Office

161 North Clark Street, Suite 3050, Chicago, IL, 60601

shammas-law.com

Online Presence

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Michael A. Shammas's Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 37 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Rachel | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hit & Run Case

Michael A. Shammas delivers! He is a great lawyer. I was injured in a hit and run and was really unsure about how I was supposed to go about the process and he helped me every step of the way. I was not always available at normal hours due to my job but he was really understanding and accommodating. ...He made the process super simple which was really important with my busy schedule and he consistantly reached out to update me on the case. We ended up with a settlement greater than I had anticipated!

Posted by Jalesa | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Represented 4 sisters successfully

Michael Shammas has proven to be an exceptional lawyer. Not only does he display a wealth of knowledge in his profession but he also possesses a calm, personable demeanor helpful in easing the stress involved in having to file a lawsuit. He and his staff did a great job keeping us in the loop wit...h the progress of the case and were very prompt in responding to any of our questions. We are all pleased with the outcome and appreciative of the advice he provided in the process. I found him while looking through review pages for lawyers and I can now say that I highly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation.

Posted by Ramon Gomez | November 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Lawyer

I was veey pleased with always being able to reach him and ge was very polite and the time was only a year so pretty quick service i am very pleased all around

Posted by Nicole | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Amazing Lawyer-So Impressed

After my husband's car accident, we did not know what to do. The insurance company was hounding us. I reached out to Michael and he handled everything. He put our minds to ease. He was always available and promptly replied to correspondence. He was very knowledgeable and gave us great advise, ultimat...ely getting us the best results for our case. He respected out opinion and was open and honest with us the entire time. I would highly recommend Michael.

Posted by Juan | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Accident Lawyer !!!!!

When my wife was hit by a car while walking across the street she suffered several injuries, we were distraught abut knew we needed legal help. I found attorney Michael Shammas. From the beginning, we felt he was concerned about our welfare, invested in our case and wanted to get us a JUST resolution... for us. We felt like a load was lifted off our shoulders. Mike answered all our calls and reassured us that he will make sure everything would be alright. He gave us counsel and helped locate doctors, clinics, and therapists for my wife. He took care of all the paperwork. My wife was off work for several months and the bills were piling up but mike explained the whole process in detail and he went above and beyond for us. He was straightforward about what our possibilities and resolutions were without making false promises, which was refreshing. We feel beyond happy and fortunate that we had an attorney who through his thoughtful and dedicated approach, helped us reach a VERY just resolution. I would sincerely recommend Mike to everyone seeking a detail oriented, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney to represent them in their personal injury case.

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Michael A. Shammas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Parag Bhosale

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Few attorneys practice as well as they dress....Michael is one those few!"

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Justin Wine

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Going against Mike, I have personally observed that he provides his clients with excellent representation."

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Matthew Basinger

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is well prepared and a good lawyer."

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Autumn Leslie

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great attorney - very professional, hard-working, smart and innovative."

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Eric Besunder

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have come to know Michael Shammas over the past year as we both represented the same client but in different capacities. I was impressed with Michael's examinations of witnesses during depositions and arbitration hearings, as well as his knowledge of the law, in particular as it pertains to Chicago Transit Authority policies and procedures. Michael is a fine example of how one can be a zealous advocate for one's client, and yet maintain a high level of courtesy, composure, cooperation and respect. I look forward to working with Michael again on future cases."

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Julie Murphy

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is an attorney I would recommend to family and friends. Michael manages to balance both an aggressive representation of his clients, and a civil relationship with his opposing counsel. He's prepared, articulate, intelligent, and professional."

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James Gay

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an outstanding attorney and advocate for his clients. He is passionate and goes the extra mile to ensure that his clients are fully compensated for their injuries. I highly recommend Michael."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Attorney in Illinois - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2016

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers in America

2016

Top 100 Lawyers - Civil Litigation, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Associations

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Education

2008

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Wayne State University

B.S.

Languages

Spanish

Polish

Activity

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