Biography

Michelle M. LaGrotta joined Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona as an associate attorney after being admitted to the Illinois bar in November of 2007. Ms. LaGrotta practices in the area of municipal law, commercial litigation, personal injury, and family law.

Ms. LaGrotta received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and earned a Certificate in Child and Family Law. During her law school career, Ms. LaGrotta participated in the Civitas Child Law Clinic, where she represented children in child custody and child protection cases. Ms. LaGrotta also interned at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office and Family Defense Center.

Ms. LaGrotta received her Bachelors of Science in psychology from Loyola University Chicago, where she graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Published Author

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: Solution or Mere Paper Tiger?, Loyola University Chicago International Law Review, Volume 4, Issue 2 (co-author).