Overview
Mike’s distinguished career spans more than 35 years. In that time he has defended attorneys, accountants, engineers, architects, real estate agents, insurance agents, and directors and officers in professional liability matters nationally. His experience includes defending officers and directors of hedge funds, insurance companies, financial institutions and private corporations in professional liability matters as well as commercial disputes. Mike also has experience defending financial institutions.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Member: American Bar Association
Honors
- Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Selected to Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© in Professional Malpractice Law: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© in Litigation - Insurance: 2022, 2023
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© Lawyer of the Year in Professional Malpractice Law: 2023
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated
Resources & Insights
Speaking Engagements
Firm News
- 38 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2022
38 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2022Inclusion in this listing is entirely based on peer review and demonstrates that attorneys in each nominee’s respective fields hold these attorneys in high esteem.
- 45 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023
45 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023Congratulate to our 45 attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023!
Services
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1974
Denison University, B.A., 1971
Admissions
- Illinois