Atty. Elliott E. Petlak

Atty. Elliott E. Petlak

Elliott E. Petlak is a lawyer practicing corporate law and transactions, general practice.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (312) 535-4941 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Elliott E. Petlak at a glance

Elliott E. Petlak is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1990) and Catholic University of America (B.A., 1987). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elliott E. Petlak is a lawyer practicing corporate law and transactions, general practice
  • Elliott received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Elliott practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Elliott E. Petlak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elliott E. Petlak 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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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

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Where is Elliott E. Petlak's law office located?
Elliott E. Petlak's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elliott E. Petlak handle?
Elliott E. Petlak focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Elliott E. Petlak practiced law?
Elliott E. Petlak has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Elliott E. Petlak go to law school?
Elliott E. Petlak earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1990
B.A.
Catholic University of America
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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