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About Michael Folga
Michael N. Folga is a Senior Associate Attorney at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys in Chicago, specializing in personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, workers' compensation, and product liability throughout Illinois. Prior to Zayed Law, Michael served as a Trial Attorney at Brian J McManus & Associates and earlier as an Associate Attorney at Keough & Moody and Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz. He has been recognized as a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Star, a distinction reserved for fewer than 2.5% of attorneys under 40.
Practice areas
Education
Valparaiso University School of Law (top 25% of class)
B.A. Political Science (minor: Psychology)
DePaul University (cum laude)
Undergraduate
Bar admissions & credentials
State Bar of Illinois
State Bar of U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Awards & recognition
Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2026)
Cum laude graduate, DePaul University
Top 25% of class, Valparaiso University School of Law
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