Atty. David James Rock

Atty. David James Rock

David James Rock is a lawyer practicing bad faith, cyber liability, first-party property and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Rock at a glance

David James Rock is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on real estate and internet. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U. (2011). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Economics, 2007). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David James Rock is a lawyer practicing bad faith, cyber liability, first-party property and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • David practices at Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David James Rock's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 David James Rock

Where is David James Rock's law office located?
David James Rock's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Rock handle?
David James Rock focuses on real estate, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David James Rock practiced law?
David James Rock has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did David James Rock go to law school?
David James Rock earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.S. Economics, 2007).
How can I contact David James Rock for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2011
B.S. Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.
Admitted: 2011

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