Mr. Gravlin is an experienced trial attorney who has tried numerous personal injury and workers compensation cases on behalf of injured plaintiffs and workers. He is a former Prosecutor who has the added benefit of having represented defendants and insurance companies in both workers compensation and personal injury cases. Due to this experience, Mr. Gravlin understands firsthand how defendants and insurance companies think and uses that insight to get the best results for his clients. Mr. Gravlin is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the DePaul University College of Law and a member of the Chicago Bar Association.
Practice areas
25 years
25 years
25 years
Languages spoken
English
Law Offices of Michael J. Gravlin
134 N La Salle St Ste 2020
Chicago, IL, 60602-1133
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1996 | 06/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Admission into membership | Top American Lawyers | 2017 |
Featured Faculty Member | LawLine.com | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | The Law Offices of Michael J. Gravlin | 2006 - Present |
Attorney | Law Offices of Robert Warsaski December 2000 – April 2006 (5 years 5 months) | 2000 - 2006 |
Attorney | Stellato & Schwartz | 2000 - 2000 |
Attorney | Kaplan & Sorosky | 1998 - 1999 |
Attorney | Markoff Krasny Goldman & Grant | 1997 - 1998 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Pike County State's Attorney | 1997 - 1997 |
Prosecuting Attorney | Pike County Commonwealths Attorney Office | 1996 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Chicago Tribune | House call doctor accused of patient sex abuse — years after first reports to police | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The Depaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
University of Michigan | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Face Off Podcast | Distracted Driving | 2014 |
online CLE | Workers Compensation | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Pekin Insurance Company v. St. Paul Lutheran Church | Dismissed and affirmed |
Anguiano v. Klein Tools Inc. 13 WC 06451 | Award in favor of Petitioner 33.3% Loss Man as a Whole plus TTD |
Nelson v. Geico 51 220 00024 11 (AAA Arbitration) | Award for $317,000.00 in favor of the plaintiff |
Becton v. Gonzalez 12L8244 | Settled for $850,000.00 |
Ruiz v. Jim Beam Brands 10-WC-20792 | Settled for $375,000.00 |
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Vincent Pagano, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 7, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I have referred my own clients to Mr. Gravlin and they have nothing but great things to say about his performance.
H Romanovitz, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
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Terrific lawyer, highly respected.
Channika Desilva, Car accident Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
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I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Gravlin among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.
Thomas Kenny, Car accident Attorney on Sep 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jared Gross, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 16, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Michael clearly possesses a vast amount of wisdom when it comes to personal injury.
Leif Hamman, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 13, 2016
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Mr. Gravlin has earned the undying gratitude of his clients, which is one of the best indicators of success in the legal field, especially where personal injury law is concerned. I fully endorse this lawyer.
Justin Hill, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a huge asset to the Avvo Community. I highly recommend him as an attorney.
Marina Melman, Car accident Attorney on Aug 4, 2016
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Michael is an exceptional attorney who provides clear, accurate, and informative advice on the Q&A section on Avvo. He has proven to be a great member of the Avvo legal community and I endorse her fully.
Seth Malkin, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gravlin provides excellent clear advise to complex questions.
Arkady Frekhtman, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 4, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joshua Bannister, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer for his extensive knowledge, experience, and contribution to the Avvo community.
Victoria Smith, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Pallante, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. His answers to the posted questions are excellent.
Chi-Hung Nguyen, Car accident Attorney on Feb 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Sabbeth, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Nadia Shamsi, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Vincenzo Capozzoli, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 5, 2015
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I endorse Attorney Gravlin. He is highly experienced and does excellent work. I appreciate the time he spends answering questions in the pro bono Q & A Forum. I highly recommend Attorney Gravlin.
William Gatzulis, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a well-respected attorney in our community and he is someone I look to for advice and suggestions.
H Romanovitz, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
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Terrific lawyer, highly respected.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Nov 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos.
Vincent Pagano, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 7, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I have referred my own clients to Mr. Gravlin and they have nothing but great things to say about his performance.
David Salazar, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.