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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Practice Details
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Firm InformationPositionOf CounselFirm NameDuane Morris LLP
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesRepresentative 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
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1967, Wisconsin
1975, Illinois
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Illinois
MembershipsProfessional 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 & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Class of 1967
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Wisconsin
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
M.S.
University of Wisconsin
Ph.D.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1941
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1941
Atty. Michael A. Reiter
190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3700Chicago, IL 60603U.S.A.
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