Atty. Ellen C. Benodin

Atty. Ellen C. Benodin

Ellen C. Benodin is a lawyer practicing contracts law, commercial law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Ellen C. Benodin at a glance

Ellen C. Benodin is a Chf. Asst. Corp. Coun., Contracts & Aviation Div. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, government, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1986) and Harvard University (M.A.T. University, 1964). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen C. Benodin is a lawyer practicing contracts law, commercial law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • Ellen received a M.A.T. degree from Harvard University in 1964, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Ellen practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen C. Benodin's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Aviation 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 C. Benodin

Where is Ellen C. Benodin's law office located?
Ellen C. Benodin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen C. Benodin handle?
Ellen C. Benodin focuses on contracts, business, government, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ellen C. Benodin practiced law?
Ellen C. Benodin has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Ellen C. Benodin go to law school?
Ellen C. Benodin earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (M.A.T. University, 1964).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1986
M.A.T. University
Harvard University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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