Atty. Benjamin Hill Shanbaum

Atty. Benjamin Hill Shanbaum

Benjamin Hill Shanbaum is a lawyer practicing international law, customs and international trade. Benjamin received a B.M.E. degree from University of Illinois in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Benjamin Hill Shanbaum at a glance

Benjamin Hill Shanbaum is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on international. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade (2007). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Illinois (B.M.E., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin Hill Shanbaum is a lawyer practicing international law, customs and international trade
  • Benjamin received a B.M.E. degree from University of Illinois in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Benjamin practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Hill Shanbaum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Hill Shanbaum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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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Common questions about Benjamin Hill Shanbaum

Where is Benjamin Hill Shanbaum's law office located?
Benjamin Hill Shanbaum's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Hill Shanbaum handle?
Benjamin Hill Shanbaum focuses on international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Benjamin Hill Shanbaum practiced law?
Benjamin Hill Shanbaum has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Benjamin Hill Shanbaum go to law school?
Benjamin Hill Shanbaum earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.M.E., 2001).
How can I contact Benjamin Hill Shanbaum for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2007
B.M.E.
University of Illinois
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 2007

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