Atty. Donald C. Morris

Atty. Donald C. Morris

Donald C. Morris is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate & securities, financial institutions m&a and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald C. Morris at a glance

Donald C. Morris is a Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald C. Morris is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate & securities, financial institutions m&a and 1 other area of law
  • Donald received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Donald practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Donald C. Morris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald C. Morris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Donald C. Morris is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Donald C. Morris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Donald C. Morris is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

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 Donald C. Morris

Where is Donald C. Morris's law office located?
Donald C. Morris's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald C. Morris handle?
Donald C. Morris focuses on estate planning, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Donald C. Morris practiced law?
Donald C. Morris has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Donald C. Morris go to law school?
Donald C. Morris earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Donald C. Morris for a consultation?
You can contact Donald C. Morris directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Donald C. Morris received?
Donald C. Morris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1978
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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