Michael J. Morrison

Michael J. Morrison, attorney at Kelleher + Holland, LLC, has spent nearly 20 years in the courtroom, taking on everything from personal injury and medical malpractice to product liability, wrongful death, and commercial disputes. He has represented clients in complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions, tackling toxic torts, defective products, and high-stakes injury claims—including brain trauma, paralysis, and fatal accidents. As a third-generation Lake County litigator, taking on the most challenging cases is in his blood. Mike takes pride in being the advocate and (loud) voice of those suffering from traumatic injuries and life-altering events.

Before he was arguing in court, Mike was battling on a different court—playing Division I Men’s Basketball at Northern Illinois University, where he served as team co-captain during his senior year. This experience helped Mike develop his skills in leadership, quick decision-making, and occasionally learning that refs don’t always get it right. Standing tall at 6’9”, Mike has continued to utilize his stature to his advantage. He went on to earn his law degree from The John Marshall Law School and is admitted to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Mike is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and was recently appointed as a Director on the Lake County Bar Association Board of Directors. His dedication and skill have earned him recognition as an Illinois Rising Star and an Illinois Emerging Lawyer—proof that his competitive streak works just as well in the legal arena as it did on the hardwood.

Mike lives in Lake Forest with his wife and three children. When he’s not watching his kids’ games, meets or recitals, he enjoys playing golf with family and friends.

• The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
  • J.D. | 2006
  • Moot Court Council | Member
• Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
  • B.A. | 2003
  • Major: Political Science

• Illinois State Bar Association | Member
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member
• Lake County Bar Association | Director, Board of Directors and Officers
• Lake Forest – Lake Bluff Rotary Club | Member

• Illinois Emerging Lawyer | 2016
• Illinois Rising Star Honoree | 2011