Michael S. Baird

Michael S. Baird

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 48 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury

200 West Jackson Suite 1050, Chicago, IL

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 48 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1977

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Stotis & Baird Chartered

200 West Jackson Suite 1050, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Michael S. Baird's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Review of Michael Baird of Stotis & Baird

I have been an attorney for almost 50 years and was severely injured. Michael Baird represented me, guided me at every step and analyzed with me probable outcomes and found sources of recovery. He was prepared to take two dozen depositions if necessary. He covered all the possible bases of recove...ry. I give Michael Baird the highest rating possible and recommend him to anyone with a significant personal injury claim with a complex set of facts or avenue for recovery.

Posted by Brian | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Professional, communicative and knowledgeable.

I hired Mr. Baird to represent me in a personal injury lawsuit. He was very knowledgeable about the process at every stage — what to expect, how to move forward and possible complications — and he communicated the information to me quickly and clearly. He has years of experience in the field, and it ...shows. Would recommend him without hesitation and, more importantly, would go to him for representation in the future.

Posted by Launa | December 09, 2013 | Personal Injury

Highly recommended

Michael handled my husband’s personal injury case with competence and integrity. In addition to his legal expertise, he was friendly, understanding, and accessible. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Debra | December 04, 2013 | Probate

Professional Effective Intelligent

We were mired in a very complicated 4 year estate lawsuit, with multiple attorneys representing us, when we hired Mr. Baird. He resolved all of the issues and closed the case in in a matter of months. I will be forever grateful to Mr. Baird. He was able to digest over four years of lawsuits and co...unterlawsuits in numerous court jurisdictions, and figure out exactly what needed to be done, explain them to me, and then quickly end the legal fiasco. And the resolution was much more favorable to me then I thought possible. If it were not for his legal acumen I am sure the case would still be going on.

Posted by K.S. | November 25, 2013 | Personal Injury

Strategic, Smart and always a step ahead

Mike represented me in a very complex personal injury matter against formidable adversaries. His counsel was always spot on. Mike is exceptionally bright and strategic. There were so many challenges that we survived only because of his expertise and brilliance. His guidance along the way helped m...anage my expectations as well as my sanity. He has a realistic and grounding perspective which made this otherwise difficult journey manageable. I worked in the legal profession for almost 20 years before I worked with Mike. His advocacy skills are second to none! He is the best in class and I remain grateful he took my case.

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Michael S. Baird's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Maloney

Litigation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an excellent trial attorney as evidenced by the results he has obtained for his clients over the years. He is truly passionate about his clients and their cases. I have spoken with other litigators who have witnessed Mike in action and they share the sentitment that he is among the best trial attorneys in the state of Illinois. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Mike Baird."

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Brion Doherty

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is a fantastic lawyer. I've been lucky to work with him on several cases where he's obtained incredible results for his clients on difficult cases. He truly cares about what he does and it shows."

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Eric Parker

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"To put it simply, Mike Baird is the best trial lawyer I have ever worked with. I have worked with him for many years now, and he gets fantastic results for his clients. More importantly, he really cares about the clients and their needs. I would recommend him to anybody who needs a great trial lawyer."

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Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV® Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbel

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Partner, Stotis & Baird Chartered

1981 - 1985

Associate, James J. Reidy and Asso.

1979 - 1981

Staff attorney, Jackson County Public Defender's Office

1976 - 1979

711 student, staff attorney, Cook County Criminal Defense Consortium

Associations

1985 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1985 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1977 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2003

Trial Lawyers Care

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Hwang v. City of Chicago

$17,500,00 ($12 M to estate of wife, $5 M to estate of unborn child)

Jones v. Chicago Osteopathic Hospital

$6.3 Million

Conroy v. Sherwin Williams, Cook County

$4.75 Million

McGuigan v. AMC, Federal District Court

$4.5 Million

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Education

1977

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Juris Doctor with High Honors

1974

University of Wisconsin

BA Philosophy

Publications

2009

Stotis & Baird Newsletter and Web Site $17.5 Million for Husband of Woman Killed in Police Chase

Languages

English

Activity

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