Atty. Douglas Bennett Sanders

Atty. Douglas Bennett Sanders

Douglas Bennett Sanders is a lawyer practicing construction & development, energy and natural resources, environmental and 9 other areas of law. Douglas received a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Bennett Sanders at a glance

Douglas Bennett Sanders is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2010). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (B.S.F.S., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Bennett Sanders is a lawyer practicing construction & development, energy and natural resources, environmental and 9 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Douglas practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Bennett Sanders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Bennett Sanders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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 Douglas Bennett Sanders

Where is Douglas Bennett Sanders's law office located?
Douglas Bennett Sanders's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Bennett Sanders handle?
Douglas Bennett Sanders focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Bennett Sanders practiced law?
Douglas Bennett Sanders has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Douglas Bennett Sanders go to law school?
Douglas Bennett Sanders earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S.F.S., 1994).
How can I contact Douglas Bennett Sanders for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1998
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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