McDonald Hopkins welcomes experienced litigator Michael Croghan
McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the addition of Michael Croghan as a Member in the firm’s Litigation Department. Michael is an experienced litigator with a wealth of knowledge in resolving complex commercial disputes in a variety of industries.
Michael noted McDonald Hopkins is his destination firm because of the platform it offers to grow his practice and the collaborative approach to client service.
“The firm’s entrepreneurial culture aligns perfectly with my approach, and its strong middle-market focus matches my sweet spot for commercial disputes,” he said. “I’m excited to offer clients a full spectrum of transaction support – from deal structuring through post-closing disputes— while leveraging McDonald Hopkins' deep corporate bench to seamlessly connect clients with skilled counsel. This allows me to add value throughout the entire transaction lifecycle, not just when problems arise.”
Michael is known for his strategic problem-solving and ability to distill complex issues into clear, compelling narratives. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving mergers and acquisitions, partnership and shareholder disputes, director and officer liability, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology, consumer protection, and other sensitive matters. Michael also partners across practice groups to help founders and businesses ensure their legal needs are addressed by the right person at the right time.
“I enjoy finding the narrative thread that turns a challenging set of facts into a compelling story, or digging up a hidden game-changing leverage angle. I like untangling the technical aspects of M&A disputes, partnership disputes, and other sensitive matters for clients, finding solutions that protect their business interests and move the ball forward proactively,” he said.
Mike Latiff, the Chair of McDonald Hopkins’ Litigation Department, noted Michael’s strategic mindset and client-first approach makes him a great addition to the talented team.
“Michael’s ability to align legal strategy with business objectives has led to his success in litigation and trial work,” Latiff said. “His holistic, results-driven approach is a perfect fit for McDonald Hopkins, and we are thrilled to have him.”
Michael received a B.A., cum laude from Saint Louis University and a J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. He is based in the firm’s Chicago office.
