Atty. Aaron Leonard Hammer

Atty. Aaron Leonard Hammer

Mr. Aaron Leonard Hammer is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, bankruptcy, insolvency and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (224) 312-2439 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Aaron Leonard Hammer at a glance

Aaron Leonard Hammer is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New Yo (2001), and New York (2009). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1997) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1994). Active member of American Bankruptcy Institute Insol International Turnaround Management Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Aaron Leonard Hammer is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, bankruptcy, insolvency and 2 other areas of law
  • Aaron received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Aaron practices at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Aaron Leonard Hammer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Aaron Leonard Hammer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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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 Aaron Leonard Hammer

Where is Aaron Leonard Hammer's law office located?
Aaron Leonard Hammer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Aaron Leonard Hammer handle?
Aaron Leonard Hammer focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Aaron Leonard Hammer practiced law?
Aaron Leonard Hammer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Aaron Leonard Hammer go to law school?
Aaron Leonard Hammer earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B., 1994).
How can I contact Aaron Leonard Hammer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1997
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New Yo
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2009

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