Atty. Douglas R. Hoffman

Atty. Douglas R. Hoffman

Douglas R. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing investment companies, securities & investment fraud, corporate finance and securities and 9 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas R. Hoffman at a glance

Douglas R. Hoffman is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), New South Wales, Australia (2001), and New York (2005). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Illinois Benedictine College (B.S., 1979). Active member of American and International (Member, Secretary of State's Advisory Committee on the Illinois Business Acts) Bar Associations Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas R. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing investment companies, securities & investment fraud, corporate finance and securities and 9 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Illinois Benedictine College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Douglas practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas R. Hoffman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Douglas R. Hoffman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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International Law

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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 R. Hoffman

Where is Douglas R. Hoffman's law office located?
Douglas R. Hoffman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chapman And Cutler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas R. Hoffman handle?
Douglas R. Hoffman focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas R. Hoffman practiced law?
Douglas R. Hoffman has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Douglas R. Hoffman go to law school?
Douglas R. Hoffman earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Douglas R. Hoffman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1982
B.S.
Illinois Benedictine College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
New South Wales, Australia
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2005

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