About Michael
Michael Aschenbrener is admitted to practice in Illinois, Minnesota and California. He handles matters that cross state lines and often involves different procedural rules and forums. His practice reflects the practical demands of serving clients whose matters span the Midwest and the West Coast.
He built his practice in private law settings and through representation across state and federal courts in his admitted jurisdictions. Over time he established Aschenbrener Law, P.C., where he conducts most of his legal work. His experience includes filing and defending claims, appearing in court, and working with clients to determine the most efficient path forward in disputes that carry regional or multi-state implications.
Aschenbrener commonly handles litigation and transactional issues that arise when laws and business activities overlap among states. He works on cases that require attention to differences in state procedure, choice-of-law questions, and the practical logistics of serving parties and witnesses across distance. He also appears before administrative bodies when matters require regulatory or agency-level review in the states where he is licensed.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing cases and pragmatic in resolving them. He breaks complex problems into discrete steps and sets clear priorities for discovery, motion practice and settlement discussions. He spends time on case intake to identify jurisdictional issues early, so clients understand the likely timelines and costs. He combines courtroom advocacy with negotiated resolutions, depending on what the circumstances warrant.
Outside individual matters, he maintains the operational aspects of his firm and coordinates with local counsel when a particular matter requires additional on-the-ground presence. He prepares pleadings, manages discovery, handles dispositive motion practice and, when necessary, conducts trials. He also manages the administrative and compliance obligations that come with practicing in multiple state bars.
He continues to maintain admissions in Illinois, Minnesota and California and practices from Aschenbrener Law, P.C. He focuses his practice on legal matters arising in Illinois, Minnesota and California.