Atty. Debra J. Williams

Atty. Debra J. Williams

Debra J. Williams is a lawyer practicing litigation, general corporate law, employment law and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra J. Williams at a glance

Debra J. Williams is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra J. Williams is a lawyer practicing litigation, general corporate law, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • Debra J. received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Debra J. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Debra J. Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra J. Williams 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.

Debra J. Williams 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.

Debra J. Williams 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.

Debra J. Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Debra J. Williams

Where is Debra J. Williams's law office located?
Debra J. Williams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra J. Williams handle?
Debra J. Williams focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Debra J. Williams practiced law?
Debra J. Williams has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Debra J. Williams go to law school?
Debra J. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.G.S., 1984).
How can I contact Debra J. Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1989
B.G.S.
University of Michigan
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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