Atty. Debora Elise Barnes

Atty. Debora Elise Barnes

Debora Elise Barnes is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities. Debora received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Debora Elise Barnes at a glance

Debora Elise Barnes is a Legal People based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and DePaul University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Debora Elise Barnes is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities
  • Debora received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Debora practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Debora Elise Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debora Elise Barnes 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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Where is Debora Elise Barnes's law office located?
Debora Elise Barnes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debora Elise Barnes handle?
Debora Elise Barnes focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Debora Elise Barnes practiced law?
Debora Elise Barnes has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Debora Elise Barnes go to law school?
Debora Elise Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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