L. Michael Flanagan

Michael Flanagan is a dedicated and experienced attorney based in Illinois. He focuses on helping people who have been injured or wronged. His practice includes personal injury, motor vehicle and truck accidents, Uber or Lyft crashes, pedestrian and bike accidents, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and civil rights disputes. He also handles cases involving workers’ compensation and wrongful death.

Since starting his legal career, Mr. Flanagan has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2020 to 2024, a title given to only 2.5% of lawyers in the state. His goal is always to fight for justice and protect the rights of those in need.

Mr. Flanagan earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. While there, he took part in the National Black Law Students Association, the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and studied abroad through Loyola’s law program. He also studied Print Journalism at Howard University.

Mr. Flanagan was admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2017. His legal journey includes clerking for Hon. Matthew Kennelly and working with top law firms like James D. Montgomery & Associates and Corboy & Demetrio. He has also served the Cook County Bureau of Finance and mentored young students through the Chicago Bar Association’s Juvenile Mentoring Initiative.

Mr. Flanagan is active in many professional groups, including the American Association for Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Bar Association. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Cook County Bar Association.

Clients choose L. Michael Flanagan for his skill, honesty, and commitment. His strong background, combined with real courtroom experience, helps him get real results. Whether standing up for someone injured in an accident or defending a person’s civil rights, Mr. Flanagan works hard to bring justice to every case he handles.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Flanagan Injury Law Group, LLC
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Cook County Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, National Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Howard University
  BA in Print Journalism

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