Michael J.

Michael was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2000. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice primarily in residential and commercial real estate matters. Michael majored in International Studies at DePaul University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in 1997. Thereafter, he studied law at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law and earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 2000. Then in 2005, Michael further achieved the professional distinction of becoming a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP). Since beginning his career, Michael has been an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He firmly believes in the importance of continuing legal education, and regularly participates in accredited programs regarding current legal trends and developments. In addition, he periodically presents seminars on legal topics involving his areas of concentration. Born on a U.S. Army base in Germany, Michael currently resides in Cary, IL. His personal interests include world affairs, politics, reading, movies, music, and water sports. But his greatest enjoyment comes from spending time with his wife, Cyndi, and their two young sons, Kyle and Colin. Michael is honored to maintain a prestigious Five Star peer review rating on the Martindale-Hubble lawyer directory. He also holds a “Top Attorney” rating and is a “Top Contributor” on Avvo. As a result of these distinctions, combined with the following professional achievements, Michael is one of the premier real estate attorneys in the area.