Atty. Clarissa Cerda

Atty. Clarissa Cerda

Ms. Clarissa Cerda is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities, general corporate.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Clarissa Cerda at a glance

Clarissa Cerda is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dentons US LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994), District of Columbia (1996), and Arizona (2010). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1992) and Harvard University (A.B., 1986). Active member of Commissioner, Opportunities for Minorities in the Profession) Hispanic National Bar Association (Regional President, Midwest, American Bar Association. Provides legal services in Italian and Spanish Portuguese. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Clarissa Cerda is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities, general corporate
  • Clarissa received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Clarissa practices at Dentons US LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Clarissa Cerda's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clarissa Cerda 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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

Common questions about Clarissa Cerda

Where is Clarissa Cerda's law office located?
Clarissa Cerda's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Dentons US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clarissa Cerda handle?
Clarissa Cerda focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Clarissa Cerda practiced law?
Clarissa Cerda has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
What languages does Clarissa Cerda speak?
Clarissa Cerda provides legal services in Italian, Spanish Portuguese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Clarissa Cerda go to law school?
Clarissa Cerda earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Clarissa Cerda for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1992
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
Arizona
Admitted: 2010

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