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Michael Kanovitz is a partner at Loevy & Loevy specializing in class actions, constitutional law, and whistleblower protection. He has achieved significant verdicts and settlements for his clients, including high-profile cases against former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Michael Kanovitz, a prominent lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois, is a partner at the esteemed law firm Loevy & Loevy. With a focus on class actions, constitutional law, and whistleblower protection under the federal and state False Claims Acts, Kanovitz has built a reputation for his exceptional litigation and trial skills. His track record includes securing verdicts and settlements exceeding $125 million for his clients. Recently, Kanovitz was recognized as one of the top attorneys to watch in the legal industry by the Law Bulletin\s prestigious 40-under-40 list. His work on national cases, particularly those involving whistleblowers against former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, has garnered attention for its groundbreaking nature. In cases such as Vance et al. v. Rumsfeld and Doe v. Rumsfeld, Kanovitz has served as lead counsel for whistleblowers who faced detainment and torture by U.S. officials after exposing contractor corruption in the Iraq war. These cases, which have survived motions to dismiss by Rumsfeld, have been hailed by constitutional law experts and legal educators for their significance. In the realm of constitutional law, Kanovitz has led some of the largest civil rights class action suits in the country. Notable cases include Dunn v. City of Chicago, where he secured a $16.5 million settlement for victims of rights violations by the Chicago Police Department, and Young v. County of Cook, which resulted in a settlement of over $55 million for citizens abused by the Cook County Jail. Most recently, Kanovitz served as lead counsel for a class action lawsuit representing individuals held in inhumane conditions. His dedication to upholding justice and fighting for the rights of his clients continues to make him a respected figure in the legal community.
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