Michael T. Roth
I am a firm believer that we are on this earth for one reason, and one reason only, to serve others. I find it extremely gratifying to be able to utilize the legal skills I have gained to make a difference in the lives of the clients our firm serves.

Education

  • J.D., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
  • B.A., Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut

    Bar Certifications

    • Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
    • Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

      Bar Association Memberships

      • Chicago Bar Association 
      • Illinois State Bar Association

        Awards and Recognition

        • Recipient of The Center for Disability & Elder Law’s 2012 “Distinguished Service Award”
        • Recipient of the John Marshall Law School’s 2010 Diversity Award

          Publications

          • “Executing a Power of Attorney, A Practical Guide to Advance Directives” Chicago Bar Association “Record”, February/March Edition 2010.

          Media

          Mr. Roth is a contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte” which can be found on BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lavellelaw

          Community Involvement

          Mr. Roth is currently a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for minors and adults with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. 
          In 2010-2012, he was an Advisory Board Member for The John Marshall Law School’s Elder Law Juris Doctor Certificate Program. His previous community involvement also included being a member of the Mary Todd Lincoln Mental Health Symposium Committee, being an Advisory Board Member for the Illinois Attorney General’s Disability Rights Advisory Council, being a Committee Chair for the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Section, Mental Health & Disability Law Committee, and Mr. Roth served as a Board Member for the Center for Disability and Elder Law.

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          Planning Ahead for our Elderly

          By Michael T. Roth • 22 May, 2019
          Procrastination is a common characteristic that effects not only the procrastinator, but often times, their loved ones. When it comes to estate planning for our elderly family members, DO NOT procrastinate! It is crucial to plan ahead while your loved ones are still capable of making their wishes known. Too often, elder law attorneys meet with family members when it is too late. Don’t make that mistake. Listen to attorney Michael Roth as he explains why it is important to plan ahead in creating estate planning documents for your elderly loved ones.

          Legal Checkup for Families with Children with Special Needs

          By Michael T. Roth • 02 Oct, 2018
          In this podcast, attorney Michael Roth discusses the various legal issues impacting children with special needs. Podcast Link

          When Probate and Family Law Collide

          By Michael T. Roth • 22 May, 2018
          In this podcast, attorney Michael Roth provides a brief overview of guardianship and the dissolution process. He explains what happens when one party is disabled and does not have the mental capacity to enter into dissolution agreements. Podcast Link
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