Atty. David Christopher Giles

Atty. David Christopher Giles

David Christopher Giles is a lawyer practicing litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About David Christopher Giles at a glance

David Christopher Giles is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U (2001). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2001) and Swarthmore College (B.A. Philosophy, 1998). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Christopher Giles is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • David received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Christopher Giles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Christopher Giles 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 Christopher Giles's law office located?
David Christopher Giles's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schiff Hardin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Christopher Giles handle?
David Christopher Giles focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Christopher Giles practiced law?
David Christopher Giles has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David Christopher Giles go to law school?
David Christopher Giles earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Philosophy, 1998).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 2001
B.A. Philosophy
Swarthmore College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U
Admitted: 2001

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