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Atty. Edwin Earl Brooks

Atty. Edwin Earl Brooks

Edwin Earl Brooks is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate & incorporation, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law. Edwin received a B.A. degree from Alma College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Edwin Earl Brooks at a glance

Edwin Earl Brooks is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at McGuireWoods LLP. They haand 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsi (1986). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1986) and Alma College (B.A. Northwestern, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Edwin Earl Brooks is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate & incorporation, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Edwin received a B.A. degree from Alma College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Edwin practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL

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Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Edwin Earl Brooks's law office located?
Edwin Earl Brooks's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Edwin Earl Brooks practiced law?
Edwin Earl Brooks has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Edwin Earl Brooks go to law school?
Edwin Earl Brooks earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Northwestern, 1982).
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What awards or recognition has Edwin Earl Brooks receiandd?
Edwin Earl Brooks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1986
B.A. Northwestern
Alma College
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsi
Admitted: 1986

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