Atty. Alison Veronica Potter

Atty. Alison Veronica Potter

Alison Veronica Potter is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, erisa litigation, financial services/consumer class actions and 10 other areas of law. Alison received a degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Alison Veronica Potter at a glance

Alison Veronica Potter is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, breach of contract, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2007), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2009), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2010). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2006) and Johns Hopkins University (M.Mus. Johns, 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alison Veronica Potter is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, erisa litigation, financial services/consumer class actions and 10 other areas of law
  • Alison received a degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Alison practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Alison Veronica Potter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alison Veronica Potter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Breach of Contract

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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Alison Veronica Potter

Where is Alison Veronica Potter's law office located?
Alison Veronica Potter'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 Alison Veronica Potter handle?
Alison Veronica Potter focuses on contracts, employment, business, breach of contract, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Alison Veronica Potter practiced law?
Alison Veronica Potter has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Alison Veronica Potter go to law school?
Alison Veronica Potter earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (M.Mus. Johns, 1995).
How can I contact Alison Veronica Potter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2006
M.Mus. Johns
Johns Hopkins University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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