Atty. Chad Jonathan Layton

Atty. Chad Jonathan Layton

Chad Jonathan Layton is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, commercial, general practice and 2 other areas of law. Chad received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Chad Jonathan Layton at a glance

Chad Jonathan Layton is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana (1997). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1994). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chad Jonathan Layton is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, commercial, general practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Chad received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Chad practices at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Chad Jonathan Layton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad Jonathan Layton 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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Product Liability

Chad Jonathan Layton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Chad Jonathan Layton

Where is Chad Jonathan Layton's law office located?
Chad Jonathan Layton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chad Jonathan Layton handle?
Chad Jonathan Layton focuses on employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Chad Jonathan Layton practiced law?
Chad Jonathan Layton has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Chad Jonathan Layton go to law school?
Chad Jonathan Layton earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Chad Jonathan Layton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1997
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 1997

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