Atty. Daniel Foster Spies

Atty. Daniel Foster Spies

Daniel Foster Spies is a lawyer practicing commodity pools, transactions, investment funds, advisers and derivatives and 7 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.S.B.A. degree from Washington University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel Foster Spies at a glance

Daniel Foster Spies is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and New York (2018). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2002) and Washington University (B.S.B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel Foster Spies is a lawyer practicing commodity pools, transactions, investment funds, advisers and derivatives and 7 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.S.B.A. degree from Washington University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Daniel practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Foster Spies's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Foster Spies handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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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 Daniel Foster Spies

Where is Daniel Foster Spies's law office located?
Daniel Foster Spies'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 Daniel Foster Spies handle?
Daniel Foster Spies focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel Foster Spies practiced law?
Daniel Foster Spies has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Daniel Foster Spies go to law school?
Daniel Foster Spies earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S.B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Daniel Foster Spies for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2002
B.S.B.A.
Washington University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2018

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