Atty. Eric Charles Scheiner

Atty. Eric Charles Scheiner

Eric Charles Scheiner is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, insurance and reinsurance coverage, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

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Profile Summary

About Eric Charles Scheiner at a glance

Eric Charles Scheiner is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sedgwick LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and Michigan (1997). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1992). Active member of Tort and Insurance Practice Section) Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric Charles Scheiner is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, insurance and reinsurance coverage, antitrust & trade law and 2 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Eric practices at Sedgwick LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Charles Scheiner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Charles Scheiner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Eric Charles Scheiner

Where is Eric Charles Scheiner's law office located?
Eric Charles Scheiner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sedgwick LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Charles Scheiner handle?
Eric Charles Scheiner focuses on formation, bankruptcy, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Eric Charles Scheiner practiced law?
Eric Charles Scheiner has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Eric Charles Scheiner go to law school?
Eric Charles Scheiner earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Eric Charles Scheiner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1996
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
Michigan
Admitted: 1997

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