Atty. David Thomas Cellitti

Atty. David Thomas Cellitti

David Thomas Cellitti is a lawyer practicing business services, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About David Thomas Cellitti at a glance

David Thomas Cellitti is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2000). Educated at Lewis and Clark Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1997). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Thomas Cellitti is a lawyer practicing business services, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • David practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Thomas Cellitti's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Thomas Cellitti 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Thomas Cellitti

Where is David Thomas Cellitti's law office located?
David Thomas Cellitti's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Thomas Cellitti handle?
David Thomas Cellitti focuses on business, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Thomas Cellitti practiced law?
David Thomas Cellitti has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did David Thomas Cellitti go to law school?
David Thomas Cellitti earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact David Thomas Cellitti for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis and Clark Law School
- 2000
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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