Atty. Catherine Mariam Basic

Atty. Catherine Mariam Basic

Atty. Catherine Mariam Basic is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative law, commercial and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 15 Years Experience 15 year
Call (618) 737-0239

Profile Summary

About Catherine Mariam Basic at a glance

Catherine Mariam Basic is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2011) and Illinois (2015). Educated at Northwestern University (B.A. Political, 2007) and Northwestern University School of Law J.D. 2011 Member Northwestern University School of Law J.D. Journal of Law and Social Policy (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Catherine Mariam Basic is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative law, commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • Catherine received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Catherine practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine Mariam Basic's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 venue, 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 Catherine Mariam Basic

Where is Catherine Mariam Basic's law office located?
Catherine Mariam Basic's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine Mariam Basic handle?
Catherine Mariam Basic focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Catherine Mariam Basic practiced law?
Catherine Mariam Basic has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Catherine Mariam Basic go to law school?
Catherine Mariam Basic earned their education at (B.A. Political, 2007); (—).
How can I contact Catherine Mariam Basic for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Political
Northwestern University
- 2007
Northwestern University School of Law J.D. 2011 Member Northwestern University School of Law J.D. Journal of Law and Social Policy
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2011
Illinois
Admitted: 2015

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