Mike concentrates his practice in (a) estate and trust planning, including tax reduction, asset protection and wealth succession, (b) business transactions and real estate, and (c) technology licensing and contracting.

He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison (1992),  DePaul University (M.B.A. 1994), and Chicago-Kent College of Law (1998), with high honors. Mike co-authors Post Mortem

Tax Planning, published by Warren, Gorham & Lamont, Estate and Gift Planning for the Business Owner, published by RIA and Checklist 10-5, “Life Insurance Arrangements,” part of West Group’s Legal Checklists.  He is a member of the Order of the Coif.  Mike is admitted to practice in Illinois.

Email: mstrauss@straussmalk.com