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Michael J. Helfand

Michael J. Helfand

4.6
9 reviews
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 28 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

140 S. Dearborn St., Suite 700, Chicago, IL

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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

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Cost

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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140 S. Dearborn St., Suite 700, Chicago, IL, 60603-5225

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Michael J. Helfand's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Personal Injury (2) Workers Compensation (2) Business (1) Contracts & Agreements (1) DUI & DWI (1) Employment & Labor (1) Probate (1)
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Recommendation (6) Character & Conduct (4) Practice Area Knowledge (4) Professionalism (4) Trustworthiness (4) Communication Style (3) Cost of Services (3) Responsiveness (3) General Knowledge (2) Advocacy (1) Case Results (1) Compassion (1) Free Consultations (1)

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Posted by Potential client | June 17, 2021 | Employment & Labor

Extremely rude and doesn't losten

Called in hopes of scheduling a consultation and would have even paid. He talked over me refused to let me explain or even hear the fact that a psychiatric doctor has documented that I suffered a mental injury caused by my employer. Rushed me off the phone. Thanks

Michael Helfand

Replied last June 17, 2021

It would be illegal to take money for a work comp consultation so I declined that. You explained your situation, I listened, told you why it's not a covered case under Illinois law and you didn't want to accept that. I can't change the law. I make money by taking on cases, but I always tell the truth, even if like here it's not what the potential client wants to hear. I wish you the best of luck.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2009

Mike Helfand made it easy.

Mike was incredibly responsive in helping me get to a legal solution. He was quick to point me in the right direction and followed-up every step of the way. Mike made what I thought was going to be very difficult, very easy,

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2009 | Business

in need of help

I have used Michael on several occasions when i have needed an attorney. He has referred me to very capable lawyers that were able to help me and explain things to me in a way that i would understand. He has also been very honest in his evaluation of my needs. I own eight different businesses so u...nfortunately i am often in need of legal consultation. Michael is not looking to "pad his pockets", if he doesn't believe the situation warrents an attorney he will be honest in telling you so. I have referred him to several of my friends for everything from DUI to contract work.

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Michael J. Helfand's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vincent Jesuele

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Helfand is a terrific workers compensation lawyer. His knowledge of the law is second to none. If you have the need for a workers compensation attorney you should contact Mr. Helfand immediately!"

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Stephen Martay

Workers compensation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Helfand on multiple cases the past several years and plan to continue to do so. He is excellent at getting the best outcomes for his clients."

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Hovanes Margarian

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruben Montoya

Unknown lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Helfand are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."

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Michael Perillo

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a great source of information to prospective clients and he will refer these individuals to an attorney who concentrates his or her practice in the particular area of concern to the client."

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Robert Kelly

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Helfand provides useful information to the people who need it. He is one of the good guys."

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Salim Sheikh

General practice lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael has one of the most informative and user friendly websites of any Illinois Attorney today. He also possess knowledge in many areas of the law."

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John Yetter

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike really enjoys talking to people and making sure they are getting the best help they can, even when he isn't going to represent them. That is a trait uncommon in lawyers."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Michael J. Helfand, L.L.C.

Associations

2001 - 2007

Cook County Bar Association

Member

1997 - 2000

Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - 2008

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ochoa v. Wilkin

Won a wage differential award

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Education

1997

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

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Activity

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Legal Guides

Legal Answers

Q&A

Can my company force me to come back to work even though I cannot drive due to injury that happened at work?

15 Jun 2021
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Do I have any kind of case?

26 Feb 2021
Q&A

Workman Comp Attorney not doing his job, and I no longer trust him... I been doing all the work alone, as described below.

17 Feb 2021
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