Legal Services
Education
- J.D. (with Certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution), Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2005
- B.A. (Speech Communications), University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, 2002, with distinction
Admissions
- Illinois State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Michael J. Shifrin Associate
750 West Lake Cook Road
Suite 350
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847-777-7229
Fax 847-777-7352
Bio
Upbeat, personable and results-focused, Michael joined the KSN Litigation Department in 2007, focusing his practice on the representation of condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations in all aspects of litigation. In 2010, Michael transitioned into the Community Association Department, drawing upon his extensive practical litigation experience to help his clients stay out of court – or, when litigation is unavoidable – to achieve favorable outcomes. Michael obtained his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2005. In law school, Michael concentrated his studies in litigation, obtaining a certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Prior to law school, Michael attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. While attending the University of Illinois, Michael was named a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars for his outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service. Outside of work, Michael enjoys participating in sports and pitching for the KSN softball team.
Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association, Real Estate Sub-Committee for Condominiums
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association
- CAI (Community Associations Institute) - Illinois, Membership Committee
Upbeat, personable and results-focused, Michael joined the KSN Litigation Department in 2007, focusing his practice on the representation of condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations in all aspects of litigation. In 2010, Michael transitioned into the Community Association Department, drawing upon his extensive practical litigation experience to help his clients stay out of court – or, when litigation is unavoidable – to achieve favorable outcomes. Michael obtained his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2005. In law school, Michael concentrated his studies in litigation, obtaining a certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Prior to law school, Michael attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. While attending the University of Illinois, Michael was named a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars for his outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service. Outside of work, Michael enjoys participating in sports and pitching for the KSN softball team.
- Chicago Bar Association, Real Estate Sub-Committee for Condominiums
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association
- CAI (Community Associations Institute) - Illinois, Membership Committee
- Litigation: The Property Manager's Role (4/2010)
- Overview of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (7/2008)
