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Michael Bartolic

4.9
19 reviews

180 West Washington Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60604

ERISA Litigation, Employee Benefits, Retirement Plan Claims and 16 more

About Michael Bartolic

Michael Bartolic handles ERISA litigation on behalf of employees and plan participants. He focuses on litigating disability insurance, life insurance, severance, and retirement benefit claims.

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ERISA
Posted by Kevin
March 05, 2026
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Michael Bartolic and Chesslyn Litke were truly instrumental during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I had been hospitalized, forced onto medical leave from work, and deeply worried about my financial and personal future. From the very beginning, Michael and the entire team acted swiftly to engage with the insurance company and secure the benefits I desperately needed. Dealing with insurance companies can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming, but Michael and his team stood firm through every obstacle, persistently advocating to protect and maintain my claim. Their unwavering resolve, expertise, and dedication provided me with genuine peace of mind and delivered real, tangible results. If you're facing a long-term disability claim or insurance denial, Michael Bartolic and his team are the advocates you want fighting on your side. They truly have your best interests at heart. Thank you, Michael and Chesslyn, for everything you've done—I’m forever grateful."

 
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Employee Benefits 2
    • Executive Compensation
    • ERISA
  • Other 16
    • ERISA Litigation
    • Retirement Plan Claims
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Insurance Claims
    • Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans
    • Non-Qualified Stock Options
    • Incentive Stock Options
    • Life/AD&D Insurance
    • ERISA Class Actions
    • ERISA Compliance
    • ERISA Collections
    • Disability Insurance
    • Disability Insurance Defense
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Disability Benefits

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Serbo-Croatian
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Bartolic Law
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Schane v. Int'l Bhd. of Teamsters Union Local No. 710 Pension Fund Pension Plan, 760 F.3d 585 (7th Cir. 2014)
    Carlson v. Northrop Grumman Corporation, ___ F. Supp. 3d ____ (N.D. Ill. 2016)
    Novak v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., 956 F. Supp. 2d 900 (N.D. Ill. 2013)
    Coleman v. Supervalu, Inc., 920 F. Supp. 2d 901 (N.D. Ill. 2013).
  • Additional Links
    http://www.michaelbartolic.com https://www.bartoliclaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
    2005, Illinois
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
    2019, California
    United States District Court for the Central District of California
    Memberships
    Co-Chair: American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Employee Benfits Committee Subcommittee on Benefit Claims

    Vice-Chair: American Bar Association Section of Taxation Employee Benefits Committee Subcommittee on Litigation

    Past Chair: Illinois State Bar Association Employee Benefits Section Council

    Past Chair: Chicago Bar Association Employee Benefits Committee

    Federal Bar Association, Chicago

    Michael Bartolic represents executives, managers and other professionals in all aspects of ERISA litigation, and with respect to executive compensation and benefits. He represents executives and directors, managers, brokers, traders, investment advisors, attorneys, physicians, educators, and other employees in ERISA litigation over a denial of a claim for benefits, and breaches of fiduciary duty. He is devoted to helping employees obtain and protect the compensation and benefits they have earned.

    Michael is actively involved in the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Employee Benefits Committee, and the Section of Taxation Employee Benefits Committee, where he serves in leadership positions for various subcommittees. He is also a past Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Section Council on Employee Benefits, and the Chicago Bar Association Employee Benefits Committee.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    John Marshall Law School
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Illinois
    B.S.
    with honors

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4.9
19 reviews

180 West Washington Street, Suite 700Chicago, IL 60604U.S.A.

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  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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    Michael Bartolic was admitted in 2005 to the State of Illinois.
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    Michael Bartolic is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois and United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
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    Michael Bartolic attended John Marshall Law School.
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    Michael Bartolic is the Managing Partner of the firm.

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