Atty. David A. Pestell

Atty. David A. Pestell

David A. Pestell is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation.

Chicago Chicago 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About David A. Pestell at a glance

David A. Pestell is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2013), United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2015), and United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2016). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A. International, 2010). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David A. Pestell is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation
  • David A. received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • David A. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Pestell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Pestell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is David A. Pestell's law office located?
David A. Pestell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Pestell handle?
David A. Pestell focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David A. Pestell practiced law?
David A. Pestell has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did David A. Pestell go to law school?
David A. Pestell earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A. International, 2010).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2013
B.A. International
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2013
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2015
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2016

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