Michael H. Korein

Attorney Michael H. Korein is the owner of Glass & Korein, LLC, law firm in Belleville, Illinois. A top-rated lawyer with more than 30 years of total legal experience, Mr. Korein focuses his practice exclusively on representing injured workers in the State of Illinois. He provides invaluable counsel and support to clients throughout St. Clair and Madison counties and the surrounding areas of southern Illinois who suffered a debilitating job-related injury or illness.

Along with being an attorney, Mr. Korein has a wide and varied background in business and finance as well as in a number of industries, including construction and warehouse positions. This allows him to better connect with his clients and fully understand their needs so that he can more effectively assist them in pursuing the full amount of compensation they deserve.

During his career, Mr. Korein has worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for the Illinois Lawyer's Assistance Program as well as a plaintiff's personal injury lawyer, so he has a wealth of knowledge and insight that allows him to analyze his clients' claims from a variety of angles. Regardless of how complex or challenging his clients' needs, he provides solid, straightforward counsel to help them make the best-informed decisions for seeking the benefits they need to support themselves and their families.

Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Korein has earned consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America along with designation as a leading lawyer for workers' compensation in Illinois through the Leading Lawyers Network. He has also received a listing in Strathmore Who's Who for Outstanding Professionals, and he has received many testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

Mr. Korein obtained his Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in 1990, and he holds his license to practice in Missouri and New York as well as Illinois. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of Illinois and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. 

Mr. Korein is an active member of many local, state and national legal organizations. He has written extensively and conducted numerous lectures and continuing legal education seminars on a variety of topics related to workers' compensation. Outside his legal practice, he also holds a Class C National license as a coach with the United States Soccer Federation.  He has volunteered much of his free time to helping youth players enhance their fitness and skills, while keeping in mind the primary goal of the athletes enjoying the game. 

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