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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Lavelle Law News and Events
In this podcast, attorney Michael Roth discusses the various legal issues impacting children with special needs. Podcast Link
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
In this podcast, family law attorney Michael Roth explains how child support is calculated in Illinois and how a new law may impact monthly payments. child support residential parent shared parenting non-residential parent shared income allocation judgement Podcast Link
