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Michael Tod Sawyier
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Michael Tod Sawyier

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830 East Sidewalk Road, Chesterton, IN 46304

Asset Protection, Business Law, Commercial and Residential Real Estate and 3 more

About Michael Tod Sawyier

Michael Tod Sawyier practices at Law Offices Of Michael T. Sawyier

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Michael Tod Sawyier got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Asset Protection
  • Business Law
  • Taxation 1
    • Tax Planning
  • Other 2
    • Commercial and Residential Real Estate
    • Entity Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $200 - $300/hr
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Law Offices Of Michael T. Sawyier
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Treister v. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (U.S. Sup. Ct. 1984).
  • Additional Links
    https://www.eplindiana.com/michael-t-sawyier-bio

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1972, Illinois
    1974, New York
    1974, District of Columbia
    1976, California
    1977, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    1983, Indiana
    1984, U.S. Supreme Court
    1989, Texas
    2010, Michigan
    Memberships
    Chicago Bar (Member, Sections on: Trust Law, Probate Practice, Elder Law and Asset Protection Committees)
    Illinois State Bar (Member, Sections on: Trusts and Estate and Elder Law)
    American Bar (Member, Sections on: Entity Selection, Family Limited Partnership/LLC and Long-Term Health Care Committees) Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Chicago
    Class of 1972
    J.D.

    Yale University
    Class of 1973
    LL.M.

    John Marshall Law School
    Class of 2000
    LL.M.
    Tax
    Other Education
    Harvard University
    Class of 1969
    A.B.
    magna cum laude

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Principal at Law Offices Of Michael T. Sawyier
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830 East Sidewalk RoadChesterton, IN 46304U.S.A.

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Fax: 312-856-9743
847-570-0714
219-926-4225
Office Hours:
  • Monday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Michael Tod Sawyier is admitted to practice in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Texas.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Michael Tod Sawyier attended John Marshall Law School; University of Chicago and Yale University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Law Offices Of Michael T. Sawyier was established in 2002.

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