Attorneys at Law
Miller & McGing
773.467.8000
Michael G. Miller
Michael is a graduate of Northwestern University where he obtained his B.A. in political science. He received his J.D. from DePaul University and graduated in the top 15% of his law school class. He was a founding partner of the law firm of Miller, Fanucchi & McGing. Michael is of counsel to the law firm of Morici, Figlioli & Associates where he provides advice and guidance to the members of the law firm.
Michael Miller has devoted more than 30 years of his life fighting for people who have been injured in the workplace or due to someone else’s negligence. He has chosen this area of the law to make a difference in people’s lives and help his clients navigate our complex legal system.
People faced with catastrophic injuries are often unable to work and support their families during the recovery process. These people need a strong advocate that is reliable and experienced in personal injury and workers compensation law. Michael’s main goal is to obtain reasonable compensation for my clients so they can return to their normal lives.
Michael has found over the years that insurance companies are good at taking premiums from clients, but are not very good at paying claims. Insurance companies have plenty of lawyers to represent their interest. He believes that clients should not fight the battle alone and works strictly on a contingent fee basis, which means he is only paid based on obtaining a result in his client’s case.
Hon. James McGing (ret.)
Judge McGing served as the Supervising Judge in the Law Division and was one of only two judges who heard every Workers’ Compensation appeal in Cook County. He also presided over matters relating to tax laws including income taxes, sales taxes, business and corporate taxes and other property development taxes, eminent domain, security and loan disputes, commercial contract matters, replevin, detinue, employment and housing discrimination matters, unemployment benefits and all employer unemployment insurance rate appeals.
Prior to this assignment Judge McGing presided in the Jury Section in cases primarily consisting of medical negligence trials and also presiding over wrongful death, construction accidents, asbestos, auto, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, premises liability and slip and fall and many other personal injury matters. Judge McGing was one of five judges to hear complex, medical negligence matters by agreement of the parties.
Judge McGing previously served in a variety of top local enforcement positions including the Director of Organized Crime Intelligence, Director of Operations, Chief Administrative Officer and Legal Counsel for the Sheriff of Cook County. He was also a partner in the law firm of Miller, Fanucchi and McGing for 14 years where he concentrated his practice in civil and criminal litigation matters. Prior to that, Judge McGing served as a trial attorney for the law firm of Francis A. Nolan and Associates.
Judge McGing served as a Special State’s Attorney appointed in federal cases and served as an Appellate Prosecutor representing State’s Attorney’s offices throughout Illinois in their appeals to Appellate Courts throughout Illinois. Prior to that, he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Judge McGing is a graduate of the DePaul University School of Law (JD 1986), DePaul University (BA 1983) and the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia (1999). He served from 2006 to 2019 as a Circuit Court Judge. He has served on the oversight board of the U.S. Department of Justice Chicago Regional Computer Forensic Lab, as President of the FBI National Academy Associates of Northern Illinois, as a representative to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Member of the Cook County Criminal Warrant Committee, Member of the Cook County Criminal Apprehension and Booking System (CABS) that brought Live-Scan and uniform booking to more than 100 police departments in Cook County, member of the Cook County 911 Board and was appointed by then U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno to the Chicago Anti-Violence Initiative for Chicago.
Judge McGing was named the 2019 Celtic Lawyer of the year by the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago and was honored on March 15, 2019. He volunteers for Misericordia Home where his brother is a resident and serves as his co-guardian. Judge McGing previously served on the Trinity Irish Dance Company Board of Directors, served on the Central States Developmental Hockey League Board of Directors until 2018, which has teams in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado and Arizona, and served on the Park Ridge Northern Express Hockey Board.
“Judge McGing is respectful…well prepared… and …is one of the best judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.”
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Kevin Bolger
of counsel
Kevin P. Bolger is a highly experienced criminal defense and personal injury attorney who is passionate about serving his clients. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from DePaul University. He then went on to IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law to obtain his law degree.
Over the course of his career, he has taken on a variety of roles, including positions with the Chicago Police Department and Cook County Assistant State's Attorney. Today, Mr. Bolger is respected as a premier state and federal attorney who represents criminal defendants and personal injury plaintiffs throughout the Chicago area.
Our lawyers have achieved amazing results for our clients charged with minor and serious criminal offenses. We have a great team to make sure that you can get back to your normal life as soon as possible.
Awards & Recognition: Kevin P. Bolger & Associates has been recognized as one of the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago by Expertise.
Patrick Casey
of counsel
Patrick is a former Supervising Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the State of Illinois for areas of law including employment security and long-term care. For more than a decade Patrick was an ALJ for Illinois and is recognized for his knowledge and commitment.
Prior to serving as an ALJ, Patrick was a Chicago Police Officer with more than 9 years of experience, serving as a Sergeant in some of the highest crime areas of Chicago. As a Sergeant he supervised 12-16 officers on the third watch, both beat and rapid response officers in the 014th District. Prior to becoming a Chicago Police Officer, Patrick served as a National Account Manager at Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company for 15 years. He was responsible for all sales and service to top 10 national intermodal accounts.
Patrick graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and Trial Advocacy Team. He attained a B.A. Degree from DePaul University. Patrick's father was the President of Painter's Local 147.
Gina Lavorate O'Hehir
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Gina is recognized as an expert attorney in the areas of real estate, estate work, including wills and trusts, and family law for more than 21 years. Gina has helped thousands of families to buy and sell real estate, residential and commercial and handle all aspects of their estate planning. Gina is a former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney and a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1990 and Marquette University with a B.A. 1986. Gina was an Evans Scholar and today still participates interviewing potential candidates for the Evans Scholar Program throughout the United States.