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Michael Jon Gravlin
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Biography
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
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
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Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael J. Gravlin
134 N La Salle St Ste 2020, Chicago, IL, 60602-1133
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Michael Jon Gravlin's Reviews
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Posted by Dori | March 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Injury case with Rosecrance in Rockford
I will have to continue to write a negative review annually about you. Due to my son's pain he is in. 30k for a 3C disc replaced and more was not enough to cover his life long injury. You were so dishonest to me it was a shame. You told me how much you cared for your children, yet you did not about ...
Posted by Pauline | June 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Attorney
Michael Gravlin handled my person injury case after I was injured in a car accident. Mr. Gravlin was professional, attentive, and diligent throughout the entire process. Mr. Gravlin and his law office staff returned all of my phone calls immediately. I was never confused about the status of my case. ...
Posted by Marcus | June 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excelent
He always returned my calls!! & His secretary was very nice & always helpful
Posted by Torrence | March 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
Had a great experience with the attorney everything he saying got done and he really cares about client will use him agian if needed
Posted by Tommy | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Tough case
Mr.Gravlin will 5 star across the board . !Trusted Smart,aggressive,no nonsense type of attorney that understands me as not a client but a person . His staff is incredible, professional and all manners . He's better then Horwitz and other so called Super Attorneys that look at you as a pay check and ...
Michael Jon Gravlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Terrific lawyer, highly respected."
"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."
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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."
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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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gravlin provides excellent clear advise to complex questions."
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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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a well-respected attorney in our community and he is someone I look to for advice and suggestions."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Admission into membership, Top American Lawyers
N/A
Featured Faculty Member, LawLine.com
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, The Law Offices of Michael J. Gravlin
2000 - 2006
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert Warsaski December 2000 – April 2006 (5 years 5 months)
2000 - 2000
Attorney, Stellato & Schwartz
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Kaplan & Sorosky
1997 - 1998
Attorney, Markoff Krasny Goldman & Grant
1997 - 1997
Assistant State's Attorney, Pike County State's Attorney
1996 - 1997
Prosecuting Attorney, Pike County Commonwealths Attorney Office
Associations
1996 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Vainblat v. Sanches 02 M1 305418
Verdict in favor of the plaintiffs
Mathews v. Rutkowski 99 M1 301140
Verdict in favor of the plaintiff
Forest Preserve Dist. of Cook Cty. v. Industrial Com'n, 712 N.E.2d 856 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999)
reversed and remanded
Education
1996
The Depaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Michigan
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Legal Face Off Podcast
Distracted Driving
2012
online CLE
Workers Compensation
Publications
2017
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My 12 year old slipped and fell on a hotel property in downtown Chicago. What is a fair settlement amount?
07 Nov 2020
Q&A
Would I get in trouble for hitting a sign and it broke?
14 Apr 2020
Q&A
If my child that was 3 was injured in a car accident and the insurance company said she had until 18 to file a case she is 16
26 Jan 2020