Atty. David William Porteous

Atty. David William Porteous

David William Porteous is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, entertainment, electronic discovery & e-litigation and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About David William Porteous at a glance

David William Porteous is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ulmer & Berne LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1999), and Illinois (1999). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David William Porteous is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, entertainment, electronic discovery & e-litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David William Porteous's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 William Porteous

Where is David William Porteous's law office located?
David William Porteous's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ulmer & Berne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Porteous handle?
David William Porteous focuses on criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David William Porteous practiced law?
David William Porteous has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David William Porteous go to law school?
David William Porteous earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David William Porteous for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 1997
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999
Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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