Atty. David Thomas Paradise

Atty. David Thomas Paradise

David Thomas Paradise is a lawyer practicing banks and banking, corporate law. David received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Chicago Chicago 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About David Thomas Paradise at a glance

David Thomas Paradise is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1977), and Illinois (1985). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1976) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1971). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Thomas Paradise is a lawyer practicing banks and banking, corporate law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • David practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Thomas Paradise's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Thomas Paradise 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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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 Paradise

Where is David Thomas Paradise's law office located?
David Thomas Paradise's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Thomas Paradise handle?
David Thomas Paradise focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Thomas Paradise practiced law?
David Thomas Paradise has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David Thomas Paradise go to law school?
David Thomas Paradise earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact David Thomas Paradise for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1976
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1977
Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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