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About Brian S. Prestes at a glance
Brian S. Prestes is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on formation, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2003), Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illino (2003), and Illinois (2006). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D. Member, 2001) and Wake Forest University B.A. with Honors Wake Forest University B.A. magna cum laude Wake Forest University B.A. 1997 National Intercollegiate Debate Champion Wake Forest University B.A. Senio (—). Active member of PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law (2007-2008), teaching High-Tech Trial Techniques Commissioner, Village of River Forest, Historic Preservation Commission. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Brian S. Prestes is a lawyer practicing trial practice, civil litigation, corporate & incorporation and 1 other area of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Brian practices at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP in Chicago, IL
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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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