Atty. Barry E. Fields

Atty. Barry E. Fields

Barry E. Fields is a lawyer practicing commercial, fraud, litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

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). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Barry E. Fields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry E. Fields 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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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Barry E. Fields

Where is Barry E. Fields's law office located?
Barry E. Fields's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry E. Fields handle?
Barry E. Fields focuses on business, product liability, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barry E. Fields practiced law?
Barry E. Fields has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Barry E. Fields go to law school?
Barry E. Fields earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Chemistry, 1988).
How can I contact Barry E. Fields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1991
B.A. Chemistry
Bellarmine College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Supreme Court of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1991

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