Michael M. Shemkus
Associate
An associate attorney at Long, Murphy & Zung, P.A., Michael M. Shemkus exclusively practices family law. He is committed to helping clients navigate family law proceedings with confidence and dignity, applying his knowledge in this field to seek the best possible result based on each client’s individual goals, needs, and concerns.
Michael received his B.A. from Lewis & Clark College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law. He joined Long, Murphy & Zung, P.A. in 2016 after working as an associate at a firm in Illinois. His practice includes all areas of family law and divorce, such as custody, support, domestic violence, and complex property allocation.
Areas of Practice
- 100% Family Law
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2014
- Illinois, 2013
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
Education
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University of Illinois College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 2013
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Lewis & Clark College
- B.A. - 2008
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Economics
Published Works
- Who Signs the Certificate of Service? Rule 12(b)(3) and the Pitfalls of Noncompliance , Newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Civil Practice and Procedure , vol. 61 no. 4 , 2016
- Parties Must Now File Parenting Plans Even in the Slightest Modification Proceedings, Newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Family Law, vol. 60 no. 4 , 2016
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Florida State Bar Association, 2014-present
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2013-present
- Collier County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2019-2020, Chair
- Collier County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2018-2019, Vice Chair
- Collier County Bar Association, 2017-present, Member
- Michael R. N. McDonnell American Inn of Court, 2017-2018 Season, Member
- Peoria County Bar Association, 2013-2016, Member
Past Employment Positions
- Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C., Associate, 2013 - 2016
Languages
- English
Contact Michael today at (239) 232-2208.