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Michael Paul Tomlinson
also known as Michael P. Tomlinson, Michael Tomlinson
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About Michael
Biography
Michael P. Tomlinson is a shareholder at Tomlinson & Shapiro. Prior to founding Tomlinson & Shapiro, he was a shareholder at Tomlinson Law Office, P.C., which he founded in 2010. He began his legal career at a large national law firm, where he represented clients with respect to various types of complex commercial business litigation and other matters. His practice focuses on the following areas:
- mergers & acquisitions
- corporate and business
- outside general counsel
- forming, structuring, and dissolving entities
- drafting governing documents (e.g., operating agreements, buy/sell agreements)
- drafting and reviewing contracts
- complex business litigation
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Business
70%
17 years
Litigation
30%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 22 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
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Michael Paul Tomlinson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
10 Client Reviews
Michael Paul Tomlinson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael Tomlinson is a sharp and talented litigator and negotiator with and extensive background in a number of areas. He has a versatile skill set and a very down to earth mentality. I have referred litigation matters to Michael and he has always done a great job of handling them. I highly recommend Michael Tomlinson."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know this attorney for several years and have sent him multiple business litigation referrals. My Clients have always been extremely impressed with his responsiveness, pricing, and results!"
Charles Therman
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Shareholder, Tomlinson Law Office, P.C.
2003 - 2010
Associate/Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner, LLP
Associations
2003 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tomlinson Law Obtains Reversal of $2.7 Million Judgment
Obtained Reversal of $2.7 Million Judgment
Education
2003
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
2015 Cyber Risks Insights Conference - Chicago
Cyber Risk - Simulation Exercise Used at Conference
Publications
2012
ISBA Corporate Law Departments Newsletter
Protectable interests in restrictive covenants clarified by Supreme Court of Illinois
2011
ISBA Labor and Employment Law Newsletter
Employers and their attorneys left wanting more guidance after first major post-Sunbelt decision regarding reasonableness of restrictive covenants
2011
ISBA - The Corporate Lawyer
Protectable Interests in Restrictive Covenants Expanded
2010
Languages
English