Atty. Benjamin Paul Clinger

Atty. Benjamin Paul Clinger

Benjamin Paul Clinger is a lawyer practicing private equity, mergers & acquisitions, leveraged acquisitions and 4 other areas of law. Benjamin Paul received a degree from Northwestern University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Benjamin Paul Clinger at a glance

Benjamin Paul Clinger is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 2008) and Northwestern University (B.S.G.S. Northwestern, 2004). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin Paul Clinger is a lawyer practicing private equity, mergers & acquisitions, leveraged acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • Benjamin Paul received a degree from Northwestern University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Benjamin Paul practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Benjamin Paul Clinger's law office located?
Benjamin Paul Clinger's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Benjamin Paul Clinger practiced law?
Benjamin Paul Clinger has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Benjamin Paul Clinger go to law school?
Benjamin Paul Clinger earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S.G.S. Northwestern, 2004).
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Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 2008
B.S.G.S. Northwestern
Northwestern University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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