Michael J. Duffy
About Michael J. Duffy
Michael J. Duffy is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Michael J. Duffy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Education: DePaul University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Chicago, IL
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