Atty. Aaron Scott Chait

Atty. Aaron Scott Chait

Aaron Scott Chait is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, securities / investment fraud, litigation & dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law. Aaron received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Aaron Scott Chait at a glance

Aaron Scott Chait is a white collar, securities, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009), US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2010), US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2010), and Missouri (2015). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2009) and Northwestern University (M.A. Philosophy, 2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Aaron Scott Chait is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, securities / investment fraud, litigation & dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law
  • Aaron received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Aaron practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Aaron Scott Chait's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Scott Chait

Where is Aaron Scott Chait's law office located?
Aaron Scott Chait's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Aaron Scott Chait handle?
Aaron Scott Chait focuses on white collar, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Aaron Scott Chait practiced law?
Aaron Scott Chait has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Aaron Scott Chait go to law school?
Aaron Scott Chait earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (M.A. Philosophy, 2006).
How can I contact Aaron Scott Chait for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2009
M.A. Philosophy
Northwestern University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009
US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2010
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2010
Missouri
Admitted: 2015

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