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Biography
Michal Fus is a seasoned attorney with nearly two decades of experience in the legal field. A graduate of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Michal began his career in 2005 at a boutique law firm focused on bankruptcy matters. He later advanced to a Fortune 500 corporation, where he managed complex, multi‑million‑dollar lease agreements on behalf of a major telecommunications company.Michal brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insight to his clients. His practice encompasses Transportation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, and Foreclosures, with a reputation for meticulous advocacy and strategic problem‑solving.
Practice Areas: Transportation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate & Foreclosures
Licenses: US District Court Northern District of Illinois, State of Illinois, Illinois Supreme Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin
Awards/Achievements/Recognition: Aminus Poloniae Legal Clinic 2021 Honor Roll Inductee in Pro Bono Work.
Dmitri is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Law. During law school, he represented clients in Department of Children and Family Services proceedings, advocating for parents seeking to preserve their parental rights.After graduating, Dmitri joined the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, rising from law clerk to courtroom supervisor. In that capacity, he managed a broad range of complex criminal matters — including assaults, batteries, DUI charges, criminal sexual abuse cases, and assisted in murder investigations and prosecutions. During his tenure, Dmitri handled hundreds of thousands of cases and actively participated in hundreds of hearings and trials, developing significant courtroom, investigative, and litigation skills.In private practice, Dmitri represents a diverse spectrum of clients, from national insurance companies and transportation brokers to motor carriers and everyday drivers. His practice includes advising transportation companies on regulatory compliance, insurance disputes, and FMCSA matters, as well as handling commercial and residential real estate transactions. In recent years, Dmitri and his firm have led multimillion-dollar real estate development projects throughout the Chicagoland suburbs.Dmitri also maintains a strong focus on Criminal and Traffic Law, drawing on his prosecutorial experience and passion for litigation. He is an active member of the Transportation Lawyers Association and concentrates his practice in the areas of Contracts, Transportation Law, Compliance, Insurance Law, Real Estate, Family Law, and Criminal Defense.
Education
- Undergraduate: Elmhurst College
- BA in Criminal Justice Law School: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign College of Law Undergraduate: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- BA in Psychology Law School: San Joaquin College of Law