Atty. Debra K. Lefler

Atty. Debra K. Lefler

Debra K. Lefler is a lawyer practicing appeals, advertising, litigation.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra K. Lefler at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Debra K. Lefler's Areas of Practice

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

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Debra K. Lefler

Where is Debra K. Lefler's law office located?
Debra K. Lefler's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra K. Lefler handle?
Debra K. Lefler focuses on litigation, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Debra K. Lefler practiced law?
Debra K. Lefler has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Debra K. Lefler go to law school?
Debra K. Lefler earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. Literature, 1998).
How can I contact Debra K. Lefler for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2011
B.A. Literature
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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