Atty. Christopher P. Tompkins
Christopher P. Tompkins is a lawyer practicing commercial, general practice, litigation and 2 other areas of law.
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Christopher P. Tompkins is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2000), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2005). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Catholic University of America (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher P. Tompkins is a lawyer practicing commercial, general practice, litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Christopher practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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