Atty. Chad Thomas Nicholson

Atty. Chad Thomas Nicholson

Chad Thomas Nicholson is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, business, litigation and 5 other areas of law. Chad received a M.A. degree from Duke University Graduate School in 2005, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Chad Thomas Nicholson at a glance

Chad Thomas Nicholson is a Staff Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at Duke University Law School (J.D., 2005) and Duke University Graduate School (M.A. Wheaton, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chad Thomas Nicholson is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, business, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Chad received a M.A. degree from Duke University Graduate School in 2005, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Chad practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Chad Thomas Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Chad Thomas Nicholson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Chad Thomas Nicholson is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Chad Thomas Nicholson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Thomas Nicholson

Where is Chad Thomas Nicholson's law office located?
Chad Thomas Nicholson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chad Thomas Nicholson handle?
Chad Thomas Nicholson focuses on business, m&a, securities, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Chad Thomas Nicholson practiced law?
Chad Thomas Nicholson has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Chad Thomas Nicholson go to law school?
Chad Thomas Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (M.A. Wheaton, 2005).
How can I contact Chad Thomas Nicholson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University Law School
- 2005
M.A. Wheaton
Duke University Graduate School
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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