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Michael V. Favia & Associates is a Law Firm in Chicago and Rolling Meadows Focused on Healthcare Practice, Professional Licensing, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Mr. Favia is an AV-rated and Well-Respected Attorney.

Highlights: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1982; Loyola University, BBA 1978; Assistant Illinois Attorney General; Counsel to the City of Chicago; Former Chief of Medical and Health Related Prosecutions for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, directed the statewide enforcement of the Illinois Medical Practice Act and numerous other regulatory and licensure statutes.

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A Continuing Opportunity for International Medical Graduates Illinois has taken an important step toward addressing healthcare workforce shortages by creating a new pathway for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Under this system, qualified IMGs may apply for a Limited Physician License, which authorizes them to practice under supervision for up to two years. After that period, […]

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Understanding the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act In August 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, a significant piece of legislation designed to regulate the growing role of artificial intelligence in mental health care. The new law establishes clear boundaries for how AI can […]

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Earlier this year, Illinois announced a pathway for international medical graduates to apply for provisional medical licenses. The goal was to allow foreign-trained doctors to practice under supervision while completing the requirements for full licensure. This created a great deal of interest among physicians who had been waiting for an opportunity to enter the healthcare […]

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Commercial & Residential Real Estate

Buying a House or Building? Selling Your Home? Call Us for Help. We'll Help You with Tax Appeals As Well.
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Chicago IDFPR Attorney

Michael V. Favia is a Former Chief of Prosecution for the Department. We Represent You Before the IDFPR.
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Medical Malpractice

We Represent Injured Patients as Well as Doctors and Healthcare Professionals.
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Personal Injury

Car Accident? Slip and Fall? If You are Injured We Fight For You. Get the Money You Deserve.
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Professional Licensing in Illinois

New to Illinois? Need to Renew? If You Need License Defense, We Can Help You.
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Workers Compensation

When You are Hurt at Work and Need Workers' Compensation Benefits, We Help You and Represent Your Rights.
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Healthcare Podcasts

We Interview All Kinds of Interesting Healthcare Professionals and Related Business Professionals. Want to Be a Guest?
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We Write About Important Issues that Matter to Our Clients and Healthcare Professional Friends.
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Attorney Michael V. Favia is a Well-Respected Healthcare and Professional Licensing Attorney with Decades of Experience

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