Atty. Deborah G. Cole

Atty. Deborah G. Cole

Deborah G. Cole is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law, general corporate and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah G. Cole at a glance

Deborah G. Cole is a employment, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1987). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah G. Cole is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law, general corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.S. degree from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Deborah practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah G. Cole's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah G. Cole handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Deborah G. Cole is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Deborah G. Cole is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Deborah G. Cole is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Deborah G. Cole is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

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 Deborah G. Cole

Where is Deborah G. Cole's law office located?
Deborah G. Cole's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah G. Cole handle?
Deborah G. Cole focuses on employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Deborah G. Cole practiced law?
Deborah G. Cole has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Deborah G. Cole go to law school?
Deborah G. Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Deborah G. Cole for a consultation?
You can contact Deborah G. Cole directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Deborah G. Cole received?
Deborah G. Cole's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1983
B.S.
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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