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Michael J. Hopkins

Associate

Chicago
phone: 312.526.1513
fax: 312.655.1501

email: [email protected]

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Overview

Mike is an experienced litigator and business adviser, helping clients navigate and avoid litigation.

Mike’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation at both trial and appellate levels. He has represented clients in litigation matters across a broad array of subjects, including breach of contract, M&A and shareholder disputes, class actions, consumer fraud, insurance coverage, data privacy, commercial construction defects, and product liability and safety.

Recently, Mike has litigated, and provided compliance counsel about, state and federal privacy statutes including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. He also has experience defending product manufacturers against cases alleging product defects and deceptive advertising brought under state consumer protection statutes and warranty theories.

Mike is a passionate writer with substantial experience drafting dispositive and discovery motions in state and federal courts nationwide. Clients value his energy and creativity in getting to the factual bedrock in each case and using that to develop a persuasive narrative that puts them in the best position.

Services

Class Action Defense

Commercial Litigation

Financial Institutions M&A and Regulatory Compliance

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education

J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
- summa cum laude
- UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law
- Moot Court Honors Council
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Admissions

Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Blog | November 24, 2021

Cook County Issues Revised HIPAA Order, Narrowing the Utility of Medical Provider Subpoenas

Blog | July 01, 2021

Illinois Governor Signs Law Imposing Six-Percent Prejudgment Interest

Blog | May 07, 2021

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Based on North Carolina Independent Contractor Exception

Blog | May 05, 2021

Governor Pritzker Vetoes HB 3360, But A Revised Version Will Soon Return to His Desk

Blog | March 26, 2021

SB 224 Adopted: Missouri Discovery Rules Follow Federal Footsteps

Blog | January 28, 2021

Illinois Bill Imposing Prejudgment Interest Awaits Governor Pritzker's Action

Blog | April 16, 2020

Toxic Tort Monitor: Illinois Appellate Court Overturns Asbestos Jury Verdict Based on Insufficient Evidence of Causation

Blog | March 02, 2020

Illinois Supreme Court Cites Established Precedent in Rejecting Asbestos Civil Conspiracy Claims

Blog | August 26, 2019

Toxic Tort Monitor: Illinois Supreme Court Set to Rule on Asbestos Civil Conspiracy Claim

Outside the Office

Michael enjoys traveling all over the world and is a dual Irish-American citizen. Most recently, he and his girlfriend, Erin, visited Banff, AB, Canada, as well as the Cayman Islands. Michael also enjoys skiing in places such as Park City, Utah, although his favorite sport is golf. Michael also samples Chicago’s restaurants, particularly barbecue joints.

Michael and Erin in Grand Cayman.

Michael and Erin in Banff.

Michael on the slopes.

Michael catching some sun.

Community Leadership

In collaboration with the firm, Michael has worked on pro bono cases, including those involving Section 1983 civil rights for incarcerated individuals.