Atty. Barbara J. Rakley

Atty. Barbara J. Rakley

Barbara J. Rakley is a lawyer practicing product liability litigation, commercial litigation.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Barbara J. Rakley at a glance

Barbara J. Rakley is a Loyola Univ. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Illinois (M.A. University, 1981) and Loyola University of Chicago J.D. cum laude Loyola University of Chicago J.D. 1989. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara J. Rakley is a lawyer practicing product liability litigation, commercial litigation
  • Barbara received a M.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Barbara practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara J. Rakley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara J. Rakley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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

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Where is Barbara J. Rakley's law office located?
Barbara J. Rakley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara J. Rakley handle?
Barbara J. Rakley focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barbara J. Rakley practiced law?
Barbara J. Rakley has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Barbara J. Rakley go to law school?
Barbara J. Rakley earned their education at (M.A. University, 1981); (—).
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Education

M.A. University
University of Illinois
- 1981
Loyola University of Chicago J.D. cum laude Loyola University of Chicago J.D. 1989. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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