Atty. Donald E. Batterson
Donald E. Batterson is a lawyer practicing climate and clean technology law, aviation, corporate and 2 other areas of law.
Aviation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 32+ Years Experience
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About Donald E. Batterson at a Glance
Donald E. Batterson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, environmental, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1989). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Donald E. Batterson
- Donald E. Batterson is a lawyer practicing climate and clean technology law, aviation, corporate and 2 other areas of law
- Donald received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Donald practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Donald E. Batterson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald E. Batterson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Donald E. Batterson is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Securities Law in Chicago
Donald E. Batterson is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental Law in Chicago
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Donald E. Batterson is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
Aviation Law in Chicago
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Donald E. Batterson
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 Donald E. Batterson's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, environmental, and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Donald E. Batterson brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Donald E. Batterson 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 Donald E. Batterson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Donald E. Batterson Handles in Chicago
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