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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"Michael Tomlinson has been wonderful to work with. He provided prompt and expert advice on contractual issues for our business. He was easy to schedule with, very responsive, willing to answer all questions and explain rationale. He completely exceeded our expectations and we are thrilled that we finally have an attorney for our business needs whom we can fully trust! Highly recommend!"

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"We are very happy with the legal service and advice."

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"Our firm provides marketing support for industrial manufacturers. Mike was very instrumental in helping us think long-term about our business and taking the right steps to protect the best interests of the company."

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"Mike Tomlinson has provided our company with a number of documents including buy sell agreements, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements and even our service agreement that we provide to our clients. Mike is more than fair with his fees, and I think he has often answered questions without "nickel & dime-ing" me on every question that he answers. Mike is easy to get a hold of and follows up with me on a timely basis. I would recommend him to anybody that is in need of an attorney for business purposes."

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"Michael has helped me both personally and professionally. I have recommended him to friends as well who have been very grateful. He has a superb can do attitude and works very diligently. I highly recommend him as anyone's go to lawyer."

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"It has been an absolute pleasure working with him. He has been very helpful and attentive, going above and beyond in helping us with our issue and any other legal questions we may have. resolved states regulation issue, contract problem and a lawsuit We would highly recommend him to anyone."

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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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