PRACTICE AREAS

·         Class actions

·         Contract disputes

·         Federal civil litigation

·         Civil litigation

·         Appellate practice

·         Commercial litigation

·         Family law

·         Residential real estate and defense litigation in constitutional law actions involving §1983 claims

EDUCATION

2006 – Juris Doctor

Northern Illinois University College of Law

2003 – Bachelor of Arts

University of Illinois

ADMISSIONS

2008 – United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

2006 – Illinois Supreme Court

EXPERIENCE

Mr. Wong’s experience emphasizes civil litigation in matters concerning business and government.  He has been involved in litigation involving contract disputes, intellectual property, business torts, and civil-rights law.  Mr. Wong has been appointed as a Special Assistant State’s Attorney.  Prior to joining Fioretti & Lower he worked for a law firm in Champaign Illinois where he practiced in contract law, employment law, family law, estate planning and administration, residential real estate, and criminal law.  In Champaign he represented the University Group Campus Apartment Management, one of the larger University of Illinois campus providers of apartments, in collections and evictions.  He also assisted the firms partner in acting as general counsel to the Urbana Park District.  During law school Mr. Wong clerked for Judge Allen S. Goldberg of the Cook County Circuit Court, Law Division, where he worked on legal issues involving commercial litigation.

Mr. Wong is also involved in the Illinois State Bar Association where he has been appointed to the Young Lawyer’s Division and General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section.

PUBLICATIONS

Vicki Gillio, Michael D. Wong, Doug Warren, “Multiplicity of necessary parties: Naming defendants in administrative agency appeals.” Vol. 36 ISBA Administrative Law Newsletter No. 5, Nov. 2006, at 3.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

·         Illinois State Bar Association

·         Young Lawyers Division of Illinois State Bar Association – 2008-2009

·         Solo & Small Firm Conference Planning Committee –2009

·         Chicago Bar Association

·         Champaign County Bar Association

·         American Bar Association

EMPLOYMENT

Fioretti & Lower Law Offices, Ltd. (2008- Present)

Defense litigation in constitutional law actions involving §1983 claims, including excessive force, due process, deliberate indifference, conspiracy, false arrest; litigation in class actions, contract disputes, federal civil litigation, State civil litigation, appellate practice, commercial litigation, family law, and residential real estate; draft and present substantive motions in State and federal cases; organize and conduct discovery for federal and State cases; representation of clients at hearings.

Law Office of Betsy Pendleton Wong (Summer 2004; 2006-2008)

General practice of law dealing with cases involving family law, real estate, traffic, criminal, contract, employment, estate planning and administration, evictions and collections; assist general counsel to local park district regarding issues of real estate, contracts, administrative code, compliance, municipal bonds, and small claims; representation of University Group Campus Apartment Management in evictions and collections; conduct initial client interviews and analyze the case facts with the relevant statute and case law; draft and file complaints, responses, substantive motions and other legal documents; organize and prepare case files for trial; attend hearings, present motions, and question witnesses; communicate with clients and opposing counsel to discuss facts and issues of cases; develop client base through local community involvement and networking.

Fioretti & Lower Law Offices, Ltd. (2005-2006)

Researched, drafted documents and worked with cases involving commercial litigation, complex litigation, administrative law, trademark, zoning, family law, and real estate; created and filed lis pendens, motions, pleadings, appellate briefs and other legal documents in both State and federal court; interacted with clients and opposing counsel through telephone calls, face to face meetings and letters regarding issues and progression of cases; interviewed prospective clients and corresponded with current clients regarding facts and issues in their cases.

Judge Allen S. Goldberg – Cook County Circuit Court (Summer 2005)

Assisted Judge in legal issues involved in commercial litigation cases over $30,000; read, cite checked and analyzed motions to dismiss, discovery motions, motions for summary judgment and various other motions scheduled in front of Judge Goldberg; observed motion calls, discussed issues, case facts and legal precedent with Judge, and then researched and prepared draft written orders for Judge Goldberg; corresponded with attorneys regarding court schedule, courtesy copies and written orders.

Email: mdw@flc-law.com