Atty. Andrew William Vail

Atty. Andrew William Vail

Andrew William Vail is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust litigation, commercial and 2 other areas of law. Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew William Vail at a glance

Andrew William Vail is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2004), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2007), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2009). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1999). Active member of Chicago (Member, Judicial Evaluation Committee), Illinois State (Member, Young Lawyers Division Counsel, 2005-2006), Seventh Circuit and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Young Lawyers) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Andrew William Vail is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust litigation, commercial and 2 other areas of law
  • Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Andrew practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew William Vail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew William Vail handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Civil Litigation

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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 Andrew William Vail

Where is Andrew William Vail's law office located?
Andrew William Vail's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew William Vail handle?
Andrew William Vail focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Andrew William Vail practiced law?
Andrew William Vail has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Andrew William Vail go to law school?
Andrew William Vail earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Andrew William Vail for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2003
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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