Atty. Deirdre Elizabeth Connell

Atty. Deirdre Elizabeth Connell

Deirdre Elizabeth Connell is a lawyer practicing litigation department, complex commercial litigation, class action and 1 other area of law. Deirdre received a B.A. degree from Cornell College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Deirdre Elizabeth Connell at a glance

Deirdre Elizabeth Connell is a business, bankruptcy, class action, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2009). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1990) and Cornell College (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deirdre Elizabeth Connell is a lawyer practicing litigation department, complex commercial litigation, class action and 1 other area of law
  • Deirdre received a B.A. degree from Cornell College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Deirdre practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Deirdre Elizabeth Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deirdre Elizabeth Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Class Action

Deirdre Elizabeth Connell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Deirdre Elizabeth Connell

Where is Deirdre Elizabeth Connell's law office located?
Deirdre Elizabeth Connell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deirdre Elizabeth Connell handle?
Deirdre Elizabeth Connell focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Deirdre Elizabeth Connell practiced law?
Deirdre Elizabeth Connell has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Deirdre Elizabeth Connell go to law school?
Deirdre Elizabeth Connell earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1990
B.A.
Cornell College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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