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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Posted by Cindy | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Professional & Upfront

I contacted Michael Shammas back in October of 2019 regarding a personal injury. He was upfront regarding his costs and that it could take 2 years to completely settle. He walked me through everything keeping me informed during the entire process. He was not just professional he was approachable ...and always looked out for my best interest. I would highly recommend him to anyone and should the need arise I would not consider any other lawyer.

Posted by Jonathan | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Attorney in Town!

I cannot say enough good things about Michael and what he did for me. He was able to get me much more money than I expected for my injuries, and much sooner than I expected. Also, during the first phone call he explained how to handle the medical bills that were coming in, how to take care of the d...amage to my car, and how to get paid for my lost time from work. I never paid a penny out of my own pocket! He also set me up with an AMAZING team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists that provided treatment even though I had no medical insurance. Michael always guided throughout the case, and he was ALWAYS available when I needed him. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Client

Micheal Shammas is an AMAZING lawyer. The money he got for me was much more than I expected.He will fight for every dollar for you,believe me.He won't settle for any offer.He always available,kept me informed on the status of the case,and explained in detail what was going on with my case.Hire him Tr...ust me

Posted by Janice | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

MUST HIRE

My husband and I were on vacation when things turned ugly. I had an accident and broke my ankle. Needless to say our vacation was ruined! My son recommended Michael to handle my injury case, which turned out to be the best suggestion ever given to me! During our first conversation, Michael calmed... my nerves and took the time to explain the process of going through an injury case, and answered all my questions. He would call to give me regular updates on progress, and also just to check up on me and see how I was doing with my recovery. I felt like I was dealing with a friend and not just some typical attorney. I was very impressed with his knowledge of the injury and the medical aspects of my case. He fought extremely hard for me. The responsible company (large multinational corporation) tried to lowball me with their offers, but Michael never backed down and kept fighting. When we settled (6 figures) it was much more than I could have imagined! I would highly recommend Michael to anyone who needs a personal injury attorney. Dealing with an injury is very tough both physically and emotionally. Michael really stepped up for us. I am very thankful for his dedication to my case! Janice K.

Posted by Jenny | July 02, 2014 | Personal Injury

Good Help Found

They say good help is hard to find. However, if the help you seek is that of a results oriented personal injury attorney, look no further than Michael Shammas. Let's face it, being in a situation where you need legal representation is never pleasant. It's stressful, time consuming, and emotionally dr...aining. If you have the right attorney however, at the very least, you should be able to come away from the incident with a sense of closure. In regards to my experience with Michael, he was able to settle my case for an amount that allowed me to pay off my medical bills and have a good chunk of pocket cash left over (which I partially used to pay off some lingering student loans). The results of my litigation were very positive, however, to me, that is only half of the story. The other half is the fact that throughout the time involved in completing my case, I was able to work with a professional, personable, honest, and organized attorney who did everything in his power to get me the most positive outcome possible. A favorable settlement is one thing, and working with someone you trust and get along with on a day to day basis is another. Fortunately for me, I had the best of both worlds. Michael was honest with me about what to expect from my case, he responded to any questions or concerns I had, he explained confusing aspects of the litigation process to me in a way that I could understand, and he was someone I very much enjoyed working with. Good help is hard to find, and that's why I decided to write this review.

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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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James Gay

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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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