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.
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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
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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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