Atty. Bill Forcade

Atty. Bill Forcade

Bill Forcade is a lawyer practicing environmental, trade association, trade secrets and unfair competition and 1 other area of law. Bill received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About Bill Forcade at a glance

Bill Forcade is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bill Forcade is a lawyer practicing environmental, trade association, trade secrets and unfair competition and 1 other area of law
  • Bill received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Bill practices 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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Bill Forcade's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Bill Forcade practiced law?
Bill Forcade has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Bill Forcade go to law school?
Bill Forcade earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1971).
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Bill Forcade's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1976
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982

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