Attorney Michael Del Galdo Selected by Super Lawyers Magazine for 'Illinois Rising Stars 2010'

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CICERO, Ill., Jan 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Michael Del Galdo, founding attorney and managing member of Del Galdo Law Group, LLC, a firm comprised of 14 attorneys concentrating in the governmental and public sector practice area, was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine for their "Illinois Rising Stars 2010" honor.

Del Galdo is currently general and special counsel to some of the largest units of government in the Chicago metropolitan area and also represents numerous local, county, and state elected officials.

The recognition as a "Rising Star" in the field of law is the result of a detailed and comprehensive selection process by Super Lawyers Magazine which includes evaluation of 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 2.5 percent of lawyers in any state will be considered for this recognition each year.

"I am very honored and humbled by the recognition," Del Galdo said.

"My commitment remains to provide the best legal representation to clients in order to better serve the communities and their constituents." Among their clients, The Del Galdo Law Group represents 24 suburban Chicagoland municipalities and government and public agencies. His practice areas include Government, Cities and Municipalities, State Election Law, and, Land Use and Zoning.

As general counsel, Del Galdo's governmental clients have combined annual budgets in excess of $1 billion.

A graduate of DePaul University College of Law, Del Galdo is also a frequent lecturer on municipal government.

Del Galdo graduated from Drake University and has his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. He is married to Beth and they have two children.

Del Galdo Law Group, LLC, offices are located at 1441 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402. The web site is www.DLGLawgroup.com. Del Galdo is available as a legal resource to comment on public policies and new laws and other related news stories.