Atty. Bilal Zaheer

Atty. Bilal Zaheer

Bilal Zaheer is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, commercial litigation, labor & employment. Bilal received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Bilal Zaheer at a glance

Bilal Zaheer is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2006) and Washington University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bilal Zaheer is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, commercial litigation, labor & employment
  • Bilal received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Bilal practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bilal Zaheer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bilal Zaheer

Where is Bilal Zaheer's law office located?
Bilal Zaheer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bilal Zaheer handle?
Bilal Zaheer focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bilal Zaheer practiced law?
Bilal Zaheer has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Bilal Zaheer go to law school?
Bilal Zaheer earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Bilal Zaheer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 2006
B.A.
Washington University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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