Atty. Bert Hylton Early

Atty. Bert Hylton Early

Bert Hylton Early is a lawyer practicing nationwide executive search practice serving corporate law, the practice includes law firm expansion consultation law. Bert Hylton received a A.B. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 77 years.

Chicago Chicago 77 yrs experience 77 year
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About Bert Hylton Early at a glance

Bert Hylton Early is a Retired Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Early Cochran & Olson, L.L.C.. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1949), Illinois (1963), and Florida (1981). Educated at Duke University A.B. 1946 Harvard Law School (—). Active member of Executive Director, 1964-1981, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bert Hylton Early is a lawyer practicing nationwide executive search practice serving corporate law, the practice includes law firm expansion consultation law
  • Bert Hylton received a A.B. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • Bert Hylton practices at Early Cochran & Olson, L.L.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bert Hylton Early's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bert Hylton Early 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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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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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Where is Bert Hylton Early's law office located?
Bert Hylton Early's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Early Cochran & Olson, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bert Hylton Early handle?
Bert Hylton Early focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bert Hylton Early practiced law?
Bert Hylton Early has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
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Education

Duke University A.B. 1946 Harvard Law School
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Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1949
Illinois
Admitted: 1963
Florida
Admitted: 1981

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