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Michael Hopkins

Associate

Chicago
phone: 312.526.1513
fax: 312.655.1501

email: [email protected]

Overview Experience Case Studies

Insights Events News

Outside the Office Community Leadership

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Overview

As a commercial litigation attorney, Michael advocates for clients inside and outside of the courtroom.

Devoted to helping clients and easing worries, Michael works closely with clients to discover how resolutions to litigation align with business operations. He aims to keep companies – large and small, across industry sectors – efficiently running without interruptions. Michael assists clients with matters including:

Business disputes
Breach of warranty
Breach of contract
Breach of fiduciary duty
Product liability

Michael is appreciated for sifting through facts, issue spotting and creative solutions to complex legal issues – making sure clients are informed every step of the way. He enjoys taking a systemic approach to breaking down clients’ sophisticated litigation hurdles, reaching positive results as well as long-term operational goals.

Services

Commercial Litigation

Financial Institutions M&A and Regulatory Compliance

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education

J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
- summa cum laude
- UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law
- Moot Court Honors Council
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Admissions

Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Blog | November 24, 2021

Cook County Issues Revised HIPAA Order, Narrowing the Utility of Medical Provider Subpoenas

Blog | July 01, 2021

Illinois Governor Signs Law Imposing Six-Percent Prejudgment Interest

Blog | May 07, 2021

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Based on North Carolina Independent Contractor Exception

Blog | May 05, 2021

Governor Pritzker Vetoes HB 3360, But A Revised Version Will Soon Return to His Desk

Blog | March 26, 2021

SB 224 Adopted: Missouri Discovery Rules Follow Federal Footsteps

Blog | January 28, 2021

Illinois Bill Imposing Prejudgment Interest Awaits Governor Pritzker's Action

Blog | April 16, 2020

Toxic Tort Monitor: Illinois Appellate Court Overturns Asbestos Jury Verdict Based on Insufficient Evidence of Causation

Blog | March 02, 2020

Illinois Supreme Court Cites Established Precedent in Rejecting Asbestos Civil Conspiracy Claims

Blog | August 26, 2019

Toxic Tort Monitor: Illinois Supreme Court Set to Rule on Asbestos Civil Conspiracy Claim

Outside the Office

Michael enjoys traveling all over the world and is a dual Irish-American citizen. Most recently, he and his girlfriend, Erin, visited Banff, AB, Canada, as well as the Cayman Islands. Michael also enjoys skiing in places such as Park City, Utah, although his favorite sport is golf. Michael also samples Chicago’s restaurants, particularly barbecue joints.

Michael and Erin in Grand Cayman.

Michael and Erin in Banff.

Michael on the slopes.

Michael catching some sun.

Community Leadership

In collaboration with the firm, Michael has worked on pro bono cases, including those involving Section 1983 civil rights for incarcerated individuals.