Atty. Dara Chevlin Tarkowski

Atty. Dara Chevlin Tarkowski

Dara Chevlin Tarkowski is a lawyer practicing communications / media, litigation, fraud. Dara received a B.S. degree from Northwestern Univ. in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Dara Chevlin Tarkowski at a glance

Dara Chevlin Tarkowski is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Akerman Llp. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on litigation, consumer, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in IL (2007). Educated at Loyola Univ. Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Northwestern Univ. (B.S., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dara Chevlin Tarkowski is a lawyer practicing communications / media, litigation, fraud
  • Dara received a B.S. degree from Northwestern Univ. in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Dara practices at Akerman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dara Chevlin Tarkowski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dara Chevlin Tarkowski handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Entertainment & Sports 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 Dara Chevlin Tarkowski

Where is Dara Chevlin Tarkowski's law office located?
Dara Chevlin Tarkowski's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Akerman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dara Chevlin Tarkowski handle?
Dara Chevlin Tarkowski focuses on litigation, consumer, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dara Chevlin Tarkowski practiced law?
Dara Chevlin Tarkowski has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Dara Chevlin Tarkowski go to law school?
Dara Chevlin Tarkowski earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Dara Chevlin Tarkowski for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Univ. Chicago School of Law
- 2007
B.S.
Northwestern Univ.
- 2003

Bar Admissions

IL
Admitted: 2007

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