Michael P. Tomlinson is a shareholder at Tomlinson & Shapiro. Prior to founding Tomlinson & Shapiro, he was a shareholder at Tomlinson Law Office, P.C., which he founded in 2010. He began his legal career at a large national law firm, where he represented clients involved in various types of complex business litigation. At Tomlinson & Shapiro, Mr. Tomlinson continues to represent clients in complex litigation. He also represents clients with respect to various non-litigation matters, including forming, restructuring, and dissolving entities, drafting governing documents (e.g., operating agreements, buy/sell agreements), and drafting and reviewing contracts.
Michael P. Tomlinson - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C.
Complex Litigation Lawyers in Chicago, IL
5440 N. Cumberland Avenue Suite 111 Chicago, IL 60656
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Chicago Complex Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Complex Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 2003
J.D.
Honors: With High Honors
Honors: Order of the Coif
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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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University of Illinois,
Illinois, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Honors: With Honors
Major: Industrial Distribution Management
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University of Illinois,
Illinois, 1999
Past Positions
- Foley & Lardner LLP, 2003 - 2010
- Hon. Blanche Manning, Northern District of Illinois, Judicial Extern
- Tomlinson Law Office, P.C., 2010 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
- DuPage County Bar Association (Member)
Contact
5440 N. Cumberland Avenue
Suite 111
Chicago, IL 60656
Phone: 312-715-8770
Fax: 866-625-7089
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.tomlinsonshapiro.com
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