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Stephen M. Fatum is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Health Care. Stephen has over 41 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Chicago, ILLINOIS
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Health Care
- Handles Health Care matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
About Stephen M. Fatum: Stephen M. Fatum is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Health Care. Stephen has over 41 years of legal experience.
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Stephen M. Fatum represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Stephen M. Fatum
Stephen M. Fatum is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg. He concentrates his practice in the Healthcare Department. Stephen's focus has been on legal and strategic matters affecting physicians, physician organizations and not-for-profit corporations.
Stephen routinely negotiates employment agreements, stock transfer agreements, operating agreements and affiliation agreements. He also defends physicians subject to disciplinary proceedings.Stephen is the former general counsel of Advocate Medical Group, S.C., a multi-specialty medical group of 270 physicians practicing primarily in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Before holding this position, he served as general counsel of the Lutheran General Medical Group, S.C., the tax-exempt predecessor organization of Advocate Medical Group. He acted as assistant general counsel of Lutheran General HealthSystem.
He is an adjunct faculty member of Loyola University School of Law where he teaches a course about legal and business issues affecting physicians.
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Education
Emory University
J.D. · 1985
Holy Cross College
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois
1985 · ACTIVE
Recognition
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Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Physicians
2026
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What areas of law does Stephen M. Fatum practice?
Stephen M. Fatum focuses on Health Care.
Where is Stephen M. Fatum located?
Stephen M. Fatum primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois.
How experienced is Stephen M. Fatum?
Stephen M. Fatum has 41 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1985.
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