Michael David Schlesinger
About Michael
Biography
Michael Schlesinger is the Director of the Business Transactions Externship Program ("BTEP") at The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. In effect, the BTEP is a business law clinic that provides pro bono legal services to not-for-profit organizations and business clients wtih limited financial resources to retain a lawyer in connection with business and transactional matters. Legal services are provided by third year law student-counselors under the supervision of Michael Schlesinger or another faculty supervisor.
Legal questions arise in many different contexts and come in all shapes, sizes and levels of complexity. The key to good lawyering is the ability not only to identify problems, but, after a thorough assessment, come up with solutions. And by solutions, we mean ones that meet our client's goals and objectives. Even that is not enough. After counseling with our client and figuring out a solution, we work with the client to develop tactics and strategies to achieve the desired result.
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Licensed in Illinois for 55 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1970
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Location
The John Marshall Law School
315 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, 60604
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Michael David Schlesinger's Reviews
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4 Client Reviews
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Posted by Dr. Marlene A | June 13, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Services
Attorney Schlesinger and his team were outstanding. They were responsive to our needs, took the time to meet with us and gain an in-depth understanding of the issues and worked to get an amicable solution for all parties involved.
Posted by Ryan | June 13, 2012 | Business
Engaging Attorney
It has been a while now since I first contacted Mr. Schlesinger. From the very beginning, he demonstrated superior knowledge and understanding of business law, while being undoubtedly professional and courteous throughout the entire process. As far as communication, I could not ask for more from Mr....
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Experience
Honors
2004
Service on the board of trustees, 2001-2004, St. Augustine College
1997
Service Award on the board of govenors,1986-1997, St. Augustine College
1985
Leadership Award, Chicago Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Logan Square
1970
Outstanding Student: Sale UUC-2, Excella Press Award
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Director of the Business Transactions Externship Program, The John Marshall Lw School
1974 - 2011
Lawyer, Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd.
Associations
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Education
1970
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Pro Bono Legal Services in Business and Transactional Law
2012
Pro Bono Legal Services in Business and Transactional Law
2012
Pro Bono Legal Services in Business and Transactional Law
2012
Pro Bono Legal Services in Business and Transactional Law
2012
Pro Bono Legal Services in Business and Transactional Law
2012
Pro Bono Legal Services in Business and Transactional Law
2012
Pro Bono Legal Services in Business and Transactional Law
Languages
English