Atty. Derek Anthony Blaida

Atty. Derek Anthony Blaida

Derek Anthony Blaida is a lawyer practicing administrative law, state government law, local government law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Anthony Blaida at a glance

Derek Anthony Blaida is an Asst. to Mayor, City of Chicago based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2001) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Anthony Blaida is a lawyer practicing administrative law, state government law, local government law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Derek practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Anthony Blaida's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Where is Derek Anthony Blaida's law office located?
Derek Anthony Blaida's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Anthony Blaida handle?
Derek Anthony Blaida focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Derek Anthony Blaida practiced law?
Derek Anthony Blaida has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Derek Anthony Blaida go to law school?
Derek Anthony Blaida earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 2001
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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