Atty. Christopher James Douglass

Atty. Christopher James Douglass

Christopher James Douglass is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business law, business counseling and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher James Douglass at a glance

Christopher James Douglass is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2001) and Northwestern University B.A. Political Science and Economics Northwestern University B.A. cum laude (—). Active member of NASBIC, Memberships American Bar Association Business Law Section Illinois State Bar Association National Association of Small Business Investment Companies. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher James Douglass is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business law, business counseling and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Christopher practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Douglass's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Douglass handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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

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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 Christopher James Douglass

Where is Christopher James Douglass's law office located?
Christopher James Douglass's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Douglass handle?
Christopher James Douglass focuses on formation, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher James Douglass practiced law?
Christopher James Douglass has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Christopher James Douglass go to law school?
Christopher James Douglass earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2001
Northwestern University B.A. Political Science and Economics Northwestern University B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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