Atty. John Michael Heyde

Atty. John Michael Heyde

John Michael Heyde is a lawyer practicing regulatory practice, personal injury, environmental and 4 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Michael Heyde at a glance

John Michael Heyde is a Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1995). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1995) and Harvard University (A.B., 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Heyde is a lawyer practicing regulatory practice, personal injury, environmental and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Heyde's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Heyde handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Michael Heyde is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Heyde

Where is John Michael Heyde's law office located?
John Michael Heyde's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Heyde handle?
John Michael Heyde focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Michael Heyde practiced law?
John Michael Heyde has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Michael Heyde go to law school?
John Michael Heyde earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact John Michael Heyde for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1995
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1995

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