Atty. Alison L. Constantine
Alison Constantine represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes, drawing on her background as in-house counsel at a national financial institution. Her experience includes handling allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business divorces, tax controversies and commercial lease disputes, among other commercial matters.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Alison L. Constantine at a Glance
Alison L. Constantine is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A.) and Loyola University Chicago (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alison L. Constantine
- Alison Constantine represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes, drawing on her background as in-house counsel at a national financial institution
- Her experience includes handling allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business divorces, tax controversies and commercial lease disputes, among other commercial matters
- Additionally, Alison has experience advising clients on financial services matters, including fraudulent conveyance claims, breach of guaranty claims, and regulatory matters impacting business strategy and policy
- Alison has been named an Illinois Rising Star in business litigation by SuperLaywers Magazine from 2021-2024
- Alison is an active member in the Chicago Chapter of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law and previously served as the Co-Chair of its Community Outreach Committee
- Alison graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she earned a Certificate in Tax Law and served as a Senior Editor on the Loyola Consumer Law Review
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Alison L. Constantine's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Alison L. Constantine
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alison L. Constantine's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Alison L. Constantine can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Alison L. Constantine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Alison L. Constantine Handles in Chicago
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