Mike Drabant

Attorney Mike Drabant began his legal career in 2010 as an Associate with the law firm A. Traub & Associates in Lombard, Illinois. Then in 2013, Mike opened his own firm, The Drabant Law Group, Ltd., where he worked until joining Wilson & Wilson in 2016. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm, particularly in the areas of Estate Planning, Guardianship, Estate and Trust Administration, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Applications and Appeals.

Mike believes in “ethical and compassionate representation” of his clients. Mike prides himself on his responsiveness by always returning client messages no later than the next business day.

Mike is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, where he has served in the following leadership roles:

• Chair, Estate Planning and Probate Section, DuPage County Bar Association, 2022 - 2023
• Vice Chair, Estate Planning and Probate Section, DuPage County Bar Association, 2021-2022
• Ethics Chair, Trusts and Estates Section Council, Illinois State Bar Association. 2014-2016
• Diversity Chair, DuPage County Bar Association, 2013-2014
• Law Day Committee Chair, DuPage County Bar Association, 2012-2013

Mike was named as one of Illinois’ Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine for the years 2015-2021.

Mike received his B.A. in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland. After his undergraduate degree, Mike moved to Chicago and attended the John Marshall Law School where he received his J.D. and LL.M. in taxation, with honors. Mike has presented numerous seminars on estate planning, including pet trust seminars in conjunction with the West Suburban Humane Society. In fact, Mike was even interviewed by WGN News in Chicago regarding his pet trust presentation.

When not practicing law, Mike can be found singing in his church choir, skiing in the winter, and playing softball in the summer.