About Michael E.
Michael E. Holden studied politics and the law in the Midwest before stepping into a courtroom career. He earned a Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Wisconsin in 2004 and completed his Juris Doctor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology in 2008. Those years shaped a pragmatic approach to litigation and a familiarity with the procedural rules that govern civil trials.
After law school, Holden built his practice in Illinois. He is admitted to practice in that state and joined Romanucci & Blandin, where he has been part of a team handling civil litigation. His work there has involved preparation for trial, briefing, and client counseling on complex liability matters. Colleagues describe him as methodical; he tends to organize large factual records into manageable trial themes.
Holden’s affiliations reflect the kind of litigation he pursues. He holds memberships in the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. He is also a member of the Chicago Council of Lawyers. Those organizations keep him connected to developments in trial practice and to peers who litigate in state and federal courts across Illinois.
In the courtroom he favors clear presentation. He prepares witnesses carefully and relies on thorough factual development to support motions and jury presentations. He has spent substantial time on discovery disputes and depositions, tasks that often determine the shape of a case before trial. His practice requires both attention to detail and the ability to step back and see how individual facts fit into a larger narrative for a judge or jury.
Outside casework, Holden participates in bar activities and continuing legal education. He attends seminars and association meetings that cover trial tactics, evidence, and recent appellate decisions that affect civil procedure. Those sessions inform how he structures case timelines and trial calendars.
Today Holden practices at Romanucci & Blandin. He handles civil litigation and trial matters for clients in Illinois, balancing courtroom preparation with case strategy and client communication.
