Position:
Partner at SmithAmundsen LLC
Work:
SmithAmundsen LLC
since Jan 2008
Partner
The Law Office of Michael G. Cortina, Ltd.
Oct 2006 - Jan 2008
Owner
Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle
May 2000 - Oct 2006
Associate Attorney
Whiteside County State's Attorney's Office
Aug 1998 - May 2000
Assistant State's Attorney
Education:
Northern Illinois University College of Law 1995 - 1998
J.D., Law
Monmouth College 1991 - 1995
B.A., Philosophy/Speech Communication
Christian Life Academy
Skills:
Banking Law, Loan Documentation, UCC, Banking Operations, Foreclosures, Turnaround Agreements, Deeds in lieu of Foreclosure, Deeds, Uniform Commercial Code, Contractual Agreements, Flying single-engine planes, Coaching soccer, Loans, Banking, Core Banking, Arbitration, Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Bankruptcy, Fraud, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Torts, Civil Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Sports Coaching, Public Liability, Estate Planning
Honor & Awards:
Rated AV (Preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Rating System
U.S. Army Reserve, 1988-1996.
Awards:
Commercial Banking, Collections and Bankruptcy Section Council Chair for 2012-2013
Illinois State Bar Association
Appointed Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association's Commercial Banking, Collections and Bankruptcy Section Council by ISBA President-Elect John E. Thies.
Lion of the Year
Crystal Lake Lions Club
Named Lion of the Year for 2004-2005 for the Crystal Lake Lions Club
Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell
Certifications:
E Certificate for coaching soccer, IYSA-USSF
Private Pilot License, Federal Aviation Administration