Michael G. Kreibich

Michael G. Kreibich 

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“I have worked with several attorneys and departments over the years within KSN. I have always received prompt, professional responses. Michael Kreibich is the attorney on the majority of my association client’s and is always available to provide his professional opinion when asked of, review a dec/rule, or provide guidance regarding new law that affects the communities we manage.”

In 2006, Michael Kreibich joined Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit’s litigation department, where he advised and guided association clients through the resolution of disputes and issues with unit owners, developers, subcontractors, service providers, and other vendors. During that time, Michael successfully represented numerous clients through all phases of litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and both bench and jury trials.

In 2011, Michael transitioned into the firm’s Community Association Department where he now advises condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations clients on a variety of major and day-to-day issues. He uses his extensive litigation background to assist association clients through the difficult disputes and decisions they inevitably face.

Prior to joining Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, Michael practiced in the area of insurance defense litigation, defending insureds in hundreds of lawsuits and obtaining countless favorable outcomes for his clients.

During law school, Michael served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Brigid Mary McGrath in the Law Division, Jury Trials section at the Daley Center in Chicago. During that time, he assisted with the proceedings of several large jury trials resulting in verdicts of over $10 million each.

Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.

  • J.D., University of Illinois Chicago  School of Law, 2004
  • B.S. (Behavioral Science and Law), University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000
  • Illinois State Bar
  • Wisconsin State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Member, Trial Bar)
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
  • CAI Illinois – Community Associations Institute
  • CAI Wisconsin – Community Associations Institute
  • “Disaster Preparation for Community Association” – KSN attorneys Michael Kreibich and Paul Ochmanek review community association disaster preparation including property inspections, burst pipes, insurance coverage, risk assessment, and more.
  • Understanding Condo and HOA Insurance: Coverage Types and Key Considerations for Community Associations” – KSN attorney Michael Kreibich reviews the different types of community association insurance including property, liability, umbrella, and director/officer coverage. While sharing best practices for board members and property managers, he also discusses how insurance coverage is impacted by legal requirements, governing documents, and more. (18 mins.)
  • “Is Your Condo or HOA on the Fannie Mae Unavailable List?” – KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses the emerging topic of the Fannie Mae Unavailable List and its impact on condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include proactive planning, deferred maintenance, special assessments, reserve requirements, documentation, board member responsibilities, and more. (21 mins.)
  • E-bikes in Your Community Association: Ten Potential Rules and Regulations” – KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses rules and regulations for e-bikes in condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include e-bike types, speed limits, safety restrictions, storage, proper charging, and more. (18 mins.)
  • Is Your Community Association at Risk for Fraud?” – KSN Attorney Michael Kreibich discusses potential fraud in a condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. He reviews financial mismanagement red flags including misuse of funds, embezzlement, bribery, conflict of interest, and more. (20 mins.)
  • “Community Association Assessments” – KSN Attorney Michael Kreibich reviews condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome assessments in this episode of the KSN Podcast. He discusses board member responsibilities, special assessments, reserves, collection policies, and more. (24 mins.)

  • “Bed Bugs: Tiny Pests, Big Problems” – Attorney Michael Kreibich discusses the challenge of addressing bed bug infestations in associations, the legal requirements implemented by the city of Chicago in 2013, and how any association can be impacted by these tiny but persistent pests. (13 mins.)

  • “Solar Panels Heating Up for Associations” – Attorney Michael Kreibich talks through the benefits and challenges that condominium, townhome, and homeowner’s associations experience when “going green”, with specific focus on solar panels. (12 mins.)

  • “Vaccine & Mask Mandates in Community Associations Q&A” – Panel Speaker, CAI- Illinois (October 11, 2021)
  • “What’s New, What’s Next – 2021 Legislative Update & Beyond” – Panel Speaker, The Cooperator Chicagoland Virtual Expo (May 27, 2021)
  • Recognized in the 2009-2010, 2012-2017 editions of Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as an Illinois Rising Star (general litigation). Inclusion in this listing is limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age in the State of Illinois.
  • Named Associate Justice of the John Marshall Law School Moot Court program.
  • Selected as a 2015 and 2017 Emerging Laywer in Illinois by Leading Lawyers.

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