Atty. Carol Pegnato

Atty. Carol Pegnato

Carol Pegnato is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, private equity transactions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law. Carol received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Grayslake Grayslake 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Carol Pegnato at a glance

Carol Pegnato is a criminal defense, business, and m&a attorney based in Grayslake, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1988) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Grayslake, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Carol Pegnato is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, private equity transactions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law
  • Carol received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Carol practices in Grayslake, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Carol Pegnato's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Carol Pegnato is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Carol Pegnato is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

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 Grayslake 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 Carol Pegnato

Where is Carol Pegnato's law office located?
Carol Pegnato's law practice is located in Grayslake, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carol Pegnato handle?
Carol Pegnato focuses on criminal defense, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Carol Pegnato practiced law?
Carol Pegnato has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Carol Pegnato go to law school?
Carol Pegnato earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Carol Pegnato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1988
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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