Atty. Ellen B. Van Vechten

Atty. Ellen B. Van Vechten

Ellen B. Van Vechten is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, insurance, commercial litigation.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Ellen B. Van Vechten at a glance

Ellen B. Van Vechten is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1980) and Illinois (1984). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1980) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ellen B. Van Vechten is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, insurance, commercial litigation
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Ellen practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen B. Van Vechten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen B. Van Vechten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance 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 Ellen B. Van Vechten

Where is Ellen B. Van Vechten's law office located?
Ellen B. Van Vechten's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen B. Van Vechten handle?
Ellen B. Van Vechten focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ellen B. Van Vechten practiced law?
Ellen B. Van Vechten has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Ellen B. Van Vechten go to law school?
Ellen B. Van Vechten earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Ellen B. Van Vechten for a consultation?
You can contact Ellen B. Van Vechten 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.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980
Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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