Atty. Chris Lemastus Dickerson

Atty. Chris Lemastus Dickerson

Atty. Chris Lemastus Dickerson is a lawyer practicing commercial, bankruptcy & debt, debt collection and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Chris Lemastus Dickerson at a glance

Chris Lemastus Dickerson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1998) and Illinois (1998). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1998) and Georgetown University M.A. National Security Studies United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Chris Lemastus Dickerson is a lawyer practicing commercial, bankruptcy & debt, debt collection and 3 other areas of law
  • Chris received a M.A. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Chris practices at DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Chris Lemastus Dickerson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Lemastus Dickerson 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Chris Lemastus Dickerson is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Chris Lemastus Dickerson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Chris Lemastus Dickerson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 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 Chris Lemastus Dickerson

Where is Chris Lemastus Dickerson's law office located?
Chris Lemastus Dickerson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris Lemastus Dickerson handle?
Chris Lemastus Dickerson focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Chris Lemastus Dickerson practiced law?
Chris Lemastus Dickerson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Chris Lemastus Dickerson go to law school?
Chris Lemastus Dickerson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Chris Lemastus Dickerson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1998
B.S.
Georgetown University M.A. National Security Studies United States Naval Academy
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1998
Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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