Michael T. Koptik
Chicago
Summary
Strategic Partner known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in negotiation, strategic planning, and relationship management. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to achieve goals and foster partnerships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner
Hall Prangle & Schoonveld, LLC
Chicago
08.2002 - Current
- Oversaw high-stakes litigation cases, leveraging 20 years of expertise to secure favorable outcomes.
- Cultivated long-term partnerships through effective client interactions.
- Provided training and mentorship to associate attorneys, fostering their development within the firm.
- Conducted trials in Illinois and Nevada, leveraging extensive legal expertise to advocate effectively for clients.
- Successfully argued numerous dispositive motions, demonstrating expertise in legal strategy and client advocacy.
- Oversaw financial planning for malpractice defense strategies.
- Facilitated the resolution of multi-million dollar claims through effective mediation, safeguarding stakeholder interests.
- Played a key role in shaping organizational policies through participation in partner committees.
Associate Attorney
Cassiday Schade & Gloor
Chicago
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Drafted and presented dispositive motions in complex litigation cases, effectively advocating for client positions.
- Formulated comprehensive litigation strategies in collaboration with managing partners to effectively represent client hospitals, physicians, and nurses.
- Managed depositions for complex litigation, securing vital testimonies from involved parties and witnesses.
Assistant State's Attorney
Cook County States Attorney's Office
Chicago
02.2001 - 08.2001
- Managed defense litigation for county hospitals and clinics, safeguarding institutional integrity and legal standards.
- Successfully argued dispositive motions by drafting legal strategies based on county tort immunity.
- Performed detailed background investigations on potential claims, encompassing medical chart reviews and client interviews.
Education
J.D. -
The John Marshall Law School
Chicago01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1995
Skills
- Litigation strategy and trial advocacy
- Dispositive motions and mediation
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Legal document review
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Staff supervision
Certification
- Licensed in Illinois, Nevada and the Northern District of Illinois.
Timeline
Partner
Hall Prangle & Schoonveld, LLC
08.2002 - Current
Associate Attorney
Cassiday Schade & Gloor
08.2001 - 08.2002
Assistant State's Attorney
Cook County States Attorney's Office
02.2001 - 08.2001
J.D. -
The John Marshall Law School
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
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