Atty. Deirdre Ann Close
Deirdre Ann Close is a lawyer practicing trial and appellate civil litigation. Deirdre received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Trial and Appellate Civil Litigation Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Deirdre Ann Close at a Glance
Deirdre Ann Close is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1999). Educated at St. Thomas University (J.D., 1995) and Loyola University (B.A., 1992). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Deirdre Ann Close
- Deirdre Ann Close is a lawyer practicing trial and appellate civil litigation
- Deirdre received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Deirdre practices at Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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Deirdre Ann Close's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deirdre Ann Close handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Deirdre Ann Close
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Deirdre Ann Close's practice in the field of litigation and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Deirdre Ann Close brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Deirdre Ann Close can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and appellate, Deirdre Ann Close can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Deirdre Ann Close attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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