Atty. Bernard Laurent

Atty. Bernard Laurent

Bernard Laurent is a lawyer practicing contracts, commercial contracts, international civil practice. Bernard received a degree from Faculte de Droit, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium in 1988, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard Laurent at a glance

Bernard Laurent is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Susman & Associates, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on contracts, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Belgium (Not admitted in United States) (1990). Educated at Faculte de Droit, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium (Law, 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bernard Laurent is a lawyer practicing contracts, commercial contracts, international civil practice
  • Bernard received a degree from Faculte de Droit, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium in 1988, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Bernard practices at Susman & Associates, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Laurent's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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International Law

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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 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 Bernard Laurent

Where is Bernard Laurent's law office located?
Bernard Laurent's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Susman & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Laurent handle?
Bernard Laurent focuses on contracts, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bernard Laurent practiced law?
Bernard Laurent has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Bernard Laurent go to law school?
Bernard Laurent earned their education at (Law, 1988).
How can I contact Bernard Laurent for a consultation?
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Education

Law
Faculte de Droit, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Belgium (Not admitted in United States)
Admitted: 1990

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