Atty. Ben Barnow
Ben Barnow is a lawyer practicing class actions, litigation. Ben received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 57+ Years Experience
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About Ben Barnow at a Glance
Ben Barnow is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnow and Associates, P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on class action and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982), New York (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1969) and University of Wisconsin (B.B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ben Barnow
- Ben Barnow is a lawyer practicing class actions, litigation
- Ben received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Ben practices at Barnow and Associates, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Class Action in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Ben Barnow
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 Ben Barnow's practice in the field of class action and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ben Barnow brings 57+ 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, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and New York, Ben Barnow can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action and litigation, Ben Barnow 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 Ben Barnow 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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