Michael J. Walczak

10 years of experience
Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Products Liability
Illinois

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Misty J. Cygan October 29, 2018

Rating: 10

Michael's understanding of workers' compensation law allows him to get the best possible result for his clients. He keeps the client well informed through every step and constantly fights for his client's rights and interests. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Michael and I have worked together for the past three years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Michael and I have worked on several personal injury and workers' compensation cases together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We have worked together the past 3 years.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Michael is very familiar with workers' compensation law and can effectively advise and advocate for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Michael has a firm understanding of workers' compensation law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Michael can assess workers' compensation claims and is always up-to-date on changes in the law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Michael is regularly in contact with his clients, keeping them informed of where their case is and the status of their claims.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Michael truly cares about his clients and their needs and is always professional and courtesy.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Worker's Compensation, personal injury.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Makedonka Baloski October 24, 2018

Rating: 10

Michael is very patient and makes sure his clients understand the law impacting their case. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Michael and I work at the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We work together at Bellas & Wachowski.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
June 2018 to the present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Michael spends considerable time pursuing long overdue compensation for his clients. He is fluent in Polish so he can advise his clients in 2 languages.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Michael is excellent at keeping his client's case moving because he understands the workers compensation laws. He is able to bring parties together to discuss contentious matters with a good resolution. He works without pause to advance his clients' cases making legal arguments.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Michael is able to evaluate his clients' cases and determine the best course of action.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Michael never hesitates to take a client's call to reach out to them. Often, he has to explain legal matters to them in their native Polish language.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Michael makes sure his non-native English speaking clients understand what is going on in their case.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Workers Compensation

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Arbitration
Client Relations
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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