Michael Metoyer Email & Phone Number

Experienced attorney with 15+ years of experience assessing, negotiating contracts and litigating complex legal matters, communicating course of action clearly and effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders alike. Monitor governing regulations and organizational risk, developing legal strategies that achieve long-term goals.HEALTHCARE LAW | REGULATORY COMPLIANCEEmail: Metoyerlaw@gmail.comMotivated to utilize healthcare law expertise—combined with civil and criminal trial attorney background—within an in-house counsel role, mitigating risk and delivering on key business objectives. Strong legal, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, identifying and assessing legal risks and opportunities.Litigate cases and negotiate contracts through to completion, with a focus on the cost/benefit analysis. Conduct research on laws, rulings and regulations, crafting and refining internal policies and procedures that align with applicable laws. Serve as a trusted advisor, working collaboratively with interdepartmental teams.CORE COMPETENCIES• Legal Research / Strategy• Healthcare Law• Trial Attorney• Regulatory Compliance• Risk Assessment• Risk Mitigation• Problem Solving• Internal Policies• Cost / Benefit Analysis• Written / Verbal Communication• Public Speaking• General CounselACCOMPLISHMENTSWork history with significant accomplishments on behalf of clients. I have successfully argued before the Illinois Appellate Court, and co-authored an Amicus Brief to the Illinois Supreme Court.Obtained successful results for clients by way of negotiations. I have also obtained successful results at trial as well. These results have occurred in both civil and criminal matters.Managed a family owned residential real estate business (12 units), while managing a law office, and all business aspects of both.Please feel free to call me at 773/645-1030.

Listed skills include Microsoft Word, Analytical Skills, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, and 10 others.

• Attorney At Law

  Michael A. Metoyer, P.C.

  Jan 1997 - Present - Chicago, Illinois

  Maintained an active law practice while also managing the business end of a law practice.Civil: • Motion practice: Motions to Dismiss, Motions for Summary Judgment, TROs.• Motions related to Discovery, Conducted depositions,• Domestic Relations Trials: Divorce, Custody, Parentage, Maintenance and Attorney fee disputes.• Chancery Division Trials: Real property disputes.• Municipal Division Trials: Contract Disputes, Landlord Tenant, Subrogation.• Personal injury.Criminal: • Misdemeanor and Felony Defense: • Trials: DUI, Battery, Theft, Domestic Violence, Murder, Sex Offenses, Cannabis, Narcotics Cases, Murder, Post- Conviction, Juvenile Delinquency hearings. • Motions: Motions to Quash Arrest/ Suppress Evidence/Suppress Confession, Preliminary hearings.* Illinois Inspector General Investigation.Appellate: • Kirste v. Kirste, No. 1-012553, 1st Dist., Rule 23 Decision (Oct. 2002) (basis for dismissal of pleadings).• In re Estate of R. Velasco, No. 01-3300, 1st Dist., Rule 23 Decision (Nov.2002) (basis for dismissal).* People of the State of Illinois v. Illegal Drug House et al., No. 98-3033(2), Rule 23(1998),(Petition for Interlocutory Appeal).* In re Frost, 1st Dist. 681 N.E.2d 1030. (argued).* Nottage v. Jeka, 667 N.E.2d 91, (Ill. Sup. Ct.) (Co-authored Amicus Brief).