Atty. David Stanley McCarthy

Atty. David Stanley McCarthy

David Stanley McCarthy is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, public companies and 1 other area of law. David Stanley received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About David Stanley McCarthy at a glance

David Stanley McCarthy is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1987) and Yale University (B.A. American, 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Stanley McCarthy is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, public companies and 1 other area of law
  • David Stanley received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David Stanley practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Stanley McCarthy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 David Stanley McCarthy

Where is David Stanley McCarthy's law office located?
David Stanley McCarthy'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 Stanley McCarthy handle?
David Stanley McCarthy focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Stanley McCarthy practiced law?
David Stanley McCarthy has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David Stanley McCarthy go to law school?
David Stanley McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. American, 1983).
How can I contact David Stanley McCarthy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1987
B.A. American
Yale University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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