Michael Tomlinson

Michael Tomlinson

Attorney at Law

Chicago
Illinois
Licensed in
IL
Chicago - Kent College of Law

"Wonderful experience working with Michael. I intend to use this law firm moving forward."

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About
Michael P. Tomlinson is a shareholder at Tomlinson & Shapiro. Prior to founding Tomlinson & Shapiro with Michael Shapiro, he was a shareholder at Tomlinson Law Office, which he founded in 2010. He began his legal career at a large national law firm, where he represented clients involved in various types of complex business litigation. At Tomlinson & Shapiro, Mr. Tomlinson continues to represent clients in complex litigation and appeals. He also provides business counseling, outside general counsel services, and other non-litigation legal services for clients, including corporate formation, asset/stock purchase representation, and… read more contract review and drafting.
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"Wonderful experience working with Michael. I intend to use this law firm moving forward."

Draft Advisory Agreement
Posted on Aug 3, 2021
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"Mike is really great to work with! He is fast, thorough, and very responsive!"


Posted on Jul 13, 2021
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"The turnaround was quick and there was very little to no back n' forth with the attorney on the otherside!"

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Posted on Jun 2, 2021
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"Michael is the corporate attorney for our business. He provides us with prompt service and gives great attention to detail when he is drafting documents and providing our company with guidance. I would highly recommend this attorney."

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"Michael fixed my problems California prop65 penalty issue employee contract issue He answered all minor issues and questions Thank you Michael"

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"Mike has helped us with several items. Most recently, he reviewed our service agreement that we use with our clients. His firm is efficient, professional and reasonably priced. I felt that we got the quality of a large downtown firm with a personal touch!"

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Work History

Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C.

Shareholder

Jan 2019 - Present

Complex litigation and securities enforcement and litigation, including in the areas of ownership disputes and restrictive covenants. Corporate and LLC formations, asset and stock purchases (among other transactions). Outside general counsel for companies of various sizes. See our representative cases at https://www.tomlinshapiro.com/respresentativecases/.

Jan 2019 - Present

Tomlinson Law Office, P.C.

Shareholder

May 2010 - Dec 2018

Complex litigation and securities enforcement and litigation, including in the areas of ownership disputes and restrictive covenants. Corporate and LLC formations, asset and stock purchases (among other transactions). Outside general counsel for companies of various sizes.

May 2010 - Dec 2018

Foley & Lardner

Associate/Senior Counsel

Aug 2003 - May 2010

Complex Commercial Litigation and Securities Enforcement and Litigation practices. My experience involved all types of complex commercial litigation, securities and commodities enforcement actions, white collar criminal defense, and qui tam action defense.

Aug 2003 - May 2010

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