Atty. Derek Alan Higginbotham

Atty. Derek Alan Higginbotham

Derek Alan Higginbotham is a lawyer practicing corporate department, contracts & agreements, banking and 2 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

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About Derek Alan Higginbotham at a glance

Derek Alan Higginbotham is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2008). Educated at Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 2008) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 2004). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Alan Higginbotham is a lawyer practicing corporate department, contracts & agreements, banking and 2 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Derek practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Alan Higginbotham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Alan Higginbotham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Derek Alan Higginbotham

Where is Derek Alan Higginbotham's law office located?
Derek Alan Higginbotham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Alan Higginbotham handle?
Derek Alan Higginbotham focuses on contracts, business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Derek Alan Higginbotham practiced law?
Derek Alan Higginbotham has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Derek Alan Higginbotham go to law school?
Derek Alan Higginbotham earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Derek Alan Higginbotham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School
- 2008
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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