Atty. Christopher G. Markey

Atty. Christopher G. Markey

Christopher G. Markey is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, trade secret, professional liability and 2 other areas of law.

River Forest River Forest 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (312) 529-0251 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher G. Markey at a glance

Christopher G. Markey is a business, white collar, trade secrets, and litigation attorney based in River Forest, Illinois. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1996). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996) and DePaul University (M.S., 1978). Serands clients in River Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher G. Markey is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, trade secret, professional liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a M.S. degree from DePaul University in 1978, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Christopher practices in River Forest, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher G. Markey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher G. Markey 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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White Collar Crimes

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Trade Secrets

Christopher G. Markey is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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 River Forest 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 Christopher G. Markey

Where is Christopher G. Markey's law office located?
Christopher G. Markey's law practice is located in River Forest, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher G. Markey handle?
Christopher G. Markey focuses on business, white collar, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher G. Markey practiced law?
Christopher G. Markey has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Christopher G. Markey go to law school?
Christopher G. Markey earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.S., 1978).
How can I contact Christopher G. Markey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1996
M.S.
DePaul University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1996

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