Atty. Barry Chafetz
Barry Chafetz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, aviation litigation and 8 other areas of law. Barry received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Barry Chafetz is a wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall, and product liability attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1972), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1972). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1972) and University of Illinois (B.A. University, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association American Association for Justice Illinois Trial Lawyers Association American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barry Chafetz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, aviation litigation and 8 other areas of law
- Barry received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Barry practices in Chicago, IL
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Barry Chafetz is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Barry Chafetz is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Barry Chafetz is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Barry Chafetz is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →
Barry Chafetz is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
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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 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.
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