Atty. Debra K. Lefler
Debra K. Lefler is a lawyer practicing appeals, advertising, litigation.
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Debra K. Lefler is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A. Literature, 1998). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Debra K. Lefler is a lawyer practicing appeals, advertising, litigation
- Debra received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1998, and has been licensed for 15 years
- Debra practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra K. Lefler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Debra K. Lefler is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Debra K. Lefler is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →
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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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