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Michael A. Abramson
Partner

Michael A. Abramson, partner with Arnstein & Lehr, is a former Illinois State Representative and chairman of the Illinois House Public Utilities Committee. Utilizing his extensive experience in government, regulatory, corporate and transportation law, Mr. Abramson has developed a diverse practice area in real estate, business transactions, closely-held corporation law and fiduciary administration.

His clientele includes entrepreneurs whom he has guided from the initial business concept, from inception and through their growth into multimillion-dollar operations. He serves as outside general counsel to many businesses who rely on his expertise to resolve a broad range of issues that arise during day-to-day operations including banking, insurance, contractual, employee and union matters, asset protection strategies, mergers, acquisitions and sales.

His clients include major food manufacturers and distributors, financial institutions, trucking companies, real estate developers, employee leasing companies and computer consultants.

Mr. Abramson is well versed in all aspects of transportation law and he has devoted much of his career to the representation of clients in all areas of the transportation industry, including motor carrier, brokers, shippers, and intermediaries.

He has been successful in the coordination and supervision of national and international legal efforts on behalf of his clients. He has obtained favorable results in the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, freight claims and collection matters representing trucking companies and their insurance carriers with disputes involving commercial transportation accidents, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Illinois Commerce Commission and commercial insurance coverage disputes.

In addition to his extensive general business and transaction practices representing privately held and publicly owned companies, Mr. Abramson has substantial experience working with closely held corporations and successfully resolving disputes arising among the shareholders.

Professional Activities and Achievements

Mr. Abramson served in the Illinois General Assembly from 1976 to 1983 as a State Representative from the north side of Chicago. During a portion of that time, he chaired the Illinois House Public Utilities Committee. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and its Sections on Real Estate and Taxation Law and a member of the Transportation Lawyers Association and its Freight Claims Committee.

Education

DePaul University (J.D., 1974)
DePaul University (B.A., 1971)
Licensed Real Estate Broker (Illinois)

Bar Admissions

State of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (including Trial Bar); U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Tax Court