Atty. Christopher J. Callahan

Atty. Christopher J. Callahan

Christopher J. Callahan is a lawyer practicing business, international law, litigation.

Charleston Charleston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Christopher J. Callahan at a glance

Christopher J. Callahan is a business, litigation, and international attorney based in Charleston, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1989), Illinois (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Federal Circuits, U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Distric (1995). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Masters, 1991) and University of Michigan (BA., 1983). Serands clients in Charleston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher J. Callahan is a lawyer practicing business, international law, litigation
  • Christopher received a degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Christopher practices in Charleston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Callahan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Callahan 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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Civil Litigation

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

Christopher J. Callahan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Charleston 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 J. Callahan

Where is Christopher J. Callahan's law office located?
Christopher J. Callahan's law practice is located in Charleston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Callahan handle?
Christopher J. Callahan focuses on business, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher J. Callahan practiced law?
Christopher J. Callahan has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Christopher J. Callahan go to law school?
Christopher J. Callahan earned their education at (LL.M. Masters, 1991); (BA., 1983).
How can I contact Christopher J. Callahan for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Masters
Georgetown University
- 1991
BA.
University of Michigan
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1989
Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Federal Circuits, U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1995

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