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Principal Attorney, Former Chief of Medical and Health Related Prosecutions for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

Michael V. Favia

Michael V. Favia & Associates

Rolling Meadows, IL

Illinois PI lawSOL: 5 yearsDV: recoverableRead Illinois’s rules

42+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Michael

Michael V. Favia is a well-respected and connected health law, litigation, and licensing attorney with over three decades of experience. He is the principal attorney at Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C., and a former Chief of Medical and Health Related Prosecutions for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. His expertise spans healthcare law, real estate law, and defense before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Licensed States

Education

J.D.

John Marshall Law School

BBA

Loyola University

Awards & Recognition

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®

Highest Legal Ability Rating · 2025

Leading Lawyer

2025

America’s Most Honored Lawyers, Top 1% Recognition Award

2023

Professional Defender Network’s “Defender of the Year”

Congressional Order of Merit

Professional Associations

Illinois State Bar AssociationChicago Bar AssociationJustinian Society of LawyersThe John Marshall Law School Alumni Association Board of DirectorsGovernment Bar AssociationNorthwestern Business College Advisory BoardJoint Civic Committee of Italian AmericansInternational Association of Board Examiners in OptometryIllinois College of OptometryIllinois Eye Institute FoundationAssociation of American Physicians and Surgeons (Illinois Chapter)Illinois Professional Licensure Consultants, Ltd.Advocates SocietyIllinois Police AssociationNational Italian American Bar AssociationHispanic Service Corporation of AmericaIllinois Hispanic Chamber of CommerceItalian American Political CoalitionOutstanding Lawyers of AmericaPolitical and Community Affairs Fiore Radio Program DirectorMedical Malpractice Task Force Illinois Eye InstituteCity of Northbrook Safety CommissionAnawis, Favia & Sohn, LLC MD/JD Health Care ConsultantsHealth Practice Advisors GroupSmall Business Advocacy Council (SBAC)Concussion Legacy FoundationA Safe Haven FoundationLeading Lawyers Advisory Board Member