Atty. Christopher Matthew Gaul

Atty. Christopher Matthew Gaul

Christopher Matthew Gaul is a lawyer practicing products liability, daubert hearings/junk science, multidistrict litigation and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher Matthew Gaul at a glance

Christopher Matthew Gaul is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on class action and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2007), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2010), and Ohio (2018). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2007) and Northwestern University (M.A. Northwestern, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Matthew Gaul is a lawyer practicing products liability, daubert hearings/junk science, multidistrict litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Christopher practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Matthew Gaul's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Product Liability

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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 Matthew Gaul

Where is Christopher Matthew Gaul's law office located?
Christopher Matthew Gaul's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Matthew Gaul handle?
Christopher Matthew Gaul focuses on class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher Matthew Gaul practiced law?
Christopher Matthew Gaul has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Christopher Matthew Gaul go to law school?
Christopher Matthew Gaul earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (M.A. Northwestern, 2001).
How can I contact Christopher Matthew Gaul for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2007
M.A. Northwestern
Northwestern University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2010
Ohio
Admitted: 2018

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