Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

Michael J. Malatesta

Michael J. Malatesta

Michael J. Malatesta was born and raised on Chicago’s Northwest side. After graduating from Fenwick High School, he attended the University of Iowa where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Mr. Malatesta attended DePaul University College of Law where he distinguished himself as a Dean’s List law student. He was honored for his academic achievements by being selected as a research assistant, by Professor John Decker. As a research assistant, he researched and edited sections of Professor Decker’s Illinois Criminal Law, 3rd edition (Lexis Law Publishers, 2000) and drafted articles for Illinois Judicial Conferences.

During law school, Mr. Malatesta also worked full time as a law clerk at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. In his final year of school, he left the State’s Attorney’s Office and worked for one of the most prominent Plaintiff’s law firms in Chicago, beginning his career in civil litigation.

After graduating in the top of his class from DePaul University, Mr. Malatesta practiced civil litigation at two large Chicago law firms before founding Apicella & Malatesta. During his years of practice, he has worked on numerous cases in a variety of areas including medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, construction liability, contract litigation, employment law, automobile accidents, 1983 actions and governmental tort immunity cases for municipalities. He has practiced in counties throughout the State of Illinois, states throughout the country, and in the Federal Courts.

Mr. Malatesta was named a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyer Magazine and Chicago Magazine in 2009. He represents individuals, corporations and other entities as both a Plaintiffs and Defendants. He has successfully tried a number of cases to verdict. Mr. Malatesta’s clients rely on his commitment to their needs and his skills as a trial attorney. He prides himself on his dedication to his clients and obtaining excellent results for them.

Mr. Malatesta resides on the Northwest side, with his wife and their two children.

Admissions and Recognition
Named a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyer, and Chicago Magazine 2009
Illinois State Bar
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee
Assisted Commission in Investigating the Building Fire at 69 W. Washington, County Building. (2004)
Cambridge Who’s Who of American Professionals 2007, 2008

Education
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
Juris Doctorate, Dean’s List
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1997
Bachelor Arts English