Atty. Emily Jade Backus

Atty. Emily Jade Backus

Emily Jade Backus is a lawyer practicing personal injury, construction litigation, auto accidents and 5 other areas of law. Emily received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1996, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Emily Jade Backus at a glance

Emily Jade Backus is a Partner Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Emily Eckert. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at Loyola University (B.A. Legal, 1996) and DePaul University School of Law J.D. (—). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association, Member. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Emily Jade Backus is a lawyer practicing personal injury, construction litigation, auto accidents and 5 other areas of law
  • Emily received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1996, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Emily practices at Emily Eckert in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Emily Jade Backus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily Jade Backus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Emily Jade Backus is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Emily Jade Backus is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

Emily Jade Backus is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Emily Jade Backus is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Emily Jade Backus is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Emily Jade Backus

Where is Emily Jade Backus's law office located?
Emily Jade Backus's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Emily Eckert. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Emily Jade Backus handle?
Emily Jade Backus focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Emily Jade Backus practiced law?
Emily Jade Backus has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Emily Jade Backus go to law school?
Emily Jade Backus earned their education at (B.A. Legal, 1996); (—).
How can I contact Emily Jade Backus for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Legal
Loyola University
- 1996
DePaul University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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