Atty. Barry E. Fields
Barry E. Fields is a lawyer practicing commercial, fraud, litigation and 3 other areas of law.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 35+ Years Experience
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About Barry E. Fields at a Glance
Barry E. Fields is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Supreme Court of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits U.S. Distric (1991). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1991) and Bellarmine College (B.A. Chemistry, 1988). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barry E. Fields
- Barry E. Fields is a lawyer practicing commercial, fraud, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Barry received a B.A. degree from Bellarmine College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Barry practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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Barry E. Fields's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry E. Fields handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Product Liability in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Barry E. Fields is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Consumer Protection in Chicago
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Barry E. Fields
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 Barry E. Fields's practice in the field of business, product liability, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barry E. Fields brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and Supreme Court of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits U.S. Distric, Barry E. Fields can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, product liability, and litigation, Barry E. Fields 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 Barry E. Fields 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 Barry E. Fields Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Barry E. Fields has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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