Atty. Christopher I. Mates

Atty. Christopher I. Mates

Christopher I. Mates is a lawyer practicing securities, commodities, banking law and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (312) 462-0399 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher I. Mates at a glance

Christopher I. Mates is a business and securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1997) and Miami University (B.S.B.A. Xavier, 1978). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher I. Mates is a lawyer practicing securities, commodities, banking law and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.S.B.A. degree from Miami University in 1978, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Christopher practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher I. Mates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher I. Mates 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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Securities 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 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

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Where is Christopher I. Mates's law office located?
Christopher I. Mates's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher I. Mates handle?
Christopher I. Mates focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher I. Mates practiced law?
Christopher I. Mates has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Christopher I. Mates go to law school?
Christopher I. Mates earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S.B.A. Xavier, 1978).
How can I contact Christopher I. Mates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1997
B.S.B.A. Xavier
Miami University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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