Atty. Michael A. Reiter

About Atty. Michael A. Reiter

Atty. Michael A. Reiter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense, commercial and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin, and has been licensed for 59 years. Michael practices at Duane Morris LLP in Chicago, IL.

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Governance
  • Other 4
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
    • Commercial
    • Hostile Takeovers
    • Lender Liability

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: H
    led numerous trials throughout the United States,
    arbitrations
    mediations in forums sponsored by the American Arbitration Association, JAMS Endispute. Acted as an arbitrator for AAA panels as well.
    Successfully defended wealthy individual accused of breach of fiduciary duty
    other wrongdoing alleged to have caused $75 million in damages. Through effective advocacy, obtained settlement for small fraction of amount sought after less than two days at trial.
    Successfully defended bank alleged to have caused $5 million in damages through acts of employment discrimination. Federal court jury returned complete defense verdict for the client.
    Represented seven individual plaintiffs in products liability suits against Fortune 500 company. After thorough
    effective trial preparation, obtained a seven-figure settlement for each plaintiff.
    Effectively represented banks
    insurance companies in numerous cases involving allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty
    lender liability.
    Effectively defended products liability cases for manufacturers of industrial equipment.
    Acted as counsel to plaintiffs
    defendants in numerous actions involving prayers for injunction, attachment or other pre-trial relief. Successfully contested injunctive relief issues for pro sports franchise, among many other clients.
    Successfully litigated
    resolved numerous disputes involving closely held businesses, partnerships, limited partnerships
    estates.
    Acted as counsel to numerous parties involved in construction litigation over alleged design defects or improper workmanship.
    Successfully represented industrial company in complex litigation over alleged defects in storage tanks for hydrochloric acid.
    Represented venture capitalists who were defendants in federal securities fraud case with significant sums at stake. Case settled very favorably after effective trial preparation
    negotiations.
    Successfully represented parties to will contests.
    Successfully represented physicians denied hospital admitting privileges.
    Successfully represented clients in defamation cases.
    Successfully argued cases as an appellate advocate in numerous state
    federal courts of appeal. Argued federal cases in Circuit Courts of Appeal for the Second, Sixth, Seventh
    Ninth Circuits.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1967, Wisconsin
    1975, Illinois
    Supreme Court of the United States
    Supreme Court of Illinois
    Memberships

    Professional Activities

    •Faculty Member, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, starting in 1980
    •Adjunct Professor of Law, Trial Practice and White Collar Criminal Prosecutions and Defense, Northwestern University School of Law, 1977-1999

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Wisconsin Law School
    Class of 1967
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Wisconsin
    B.S.

    University of Wisconsin
    M.S.

    University of Wisconsin
    Ph.D.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1941
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1941

Atty. Michael A. Reiter

Of Counsel at Duane Morris LLP
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190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3700Chicago, IL 60603U.S.A.

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