Atty. Ellen M. Chapelle
Ellen M. Chapelle is a lawyer practicing business, insurance, real estate and 2 other areas of law.
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About Ellen M. Chapelle at a glance
Ellen M. Chapelle is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Michigan (2025). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Michigan (B.A. Philosophy, 1988). Active member of Chicago Bar Association Chicago Women's Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen M. Chapelle is a lawyer practicing business, insurance, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Ellen practices at Gould & Ratner LLP in Chicago, IL
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Ellen M. Chapelle's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen M. Chapelle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ellen M. Chapelle is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Ellen M. Chapelle is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Ellen M. Chapelle is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Ellen M. Chapelle is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Ellen M. Chapelle is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
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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