Michael D. Reed
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court – Northern District of Illinois
Memberships
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Defense Research Institute
Profile

Michael Reed practices on behalf of warehouse and transportation clients across the country, both in litigation and outside of litigation. He has successfully defended clients in state and federal courts across the country, including securing voluntary dismissals and favorable dispositive motion rulings for defense parties. His experience includes:

  • Commercial litigation
  • Contract review for warehouses
  • Termination, warehouse lien, and customer disputes for warehouses
  • Personal injury and catastrophic claim defense litigation, and rapid response accident consultation, on behalf of property brokers and motor carriers
  • Litigation preparation, consultation, and investigation regarding claims related to property damage at warehouses
  • Labor disputes and litigation, including representing employers in response to ERISA withdrawal
    liability
  • General liability analysis and consultation for clients across the supply chain
  • Cargo claim defense on behalf of property brokers and motor carriers
  • Accident and commercial litigation on behalf of the marine industry
  • Insurance disputes

Reed graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from DePauw University, where he played on the golf team.

Education
  • DePauw University
  • DePaul University, J.D.
News & Publications
Presentations
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court – Northern District of Illinois
Memberships
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Defense Research Institute
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court – Northern District of Illinois
Memberships
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Defense Research Institute
Attorney Profile

Michael Reed practices on behalf of warehouse and transportation clients across the country, both in litigation and outside of litigation. He has successfully defended clients in state and federal courts across the country, including securing voluntary dismissals and favorable dispositive motion rulings for defense parties. His experience includes:

  • Commercial litigation
  • Contract review for warehouses
  • Termination, warehouse lien, and customer disputes for warehouses
  • Personal injury and catastrophic claim defense litigation, and rapid response accident consultation, on behalf of property brokers and motor carriers
  • Litigation preparation, consultation, and investigation regarding claims related to property damage at warehouses
  • Labor disputes and litigation, including representing employers in response to ERISA withdrawal
    liability
  • General liability analysis and consultation for clients across the supply chain
  • Cargo claim defense on behalf of property brokers and motor carriers
  • Accident and commercial litigation on behalf of the marine industry
  • Insurance disputes

Reed graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from DePauw University, where he played on the golf team.

Accolades
Attorney Education
  • DePauw University
  • DePaul University, J.D.
Publications
Presentations