Atty. Eric J. Vander Arend

Atty. Eric J. Vander Arend

Eric J. Vander Arend is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment and labor law, personal injury.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (331) 261-5828 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Eric J. Vander Arend at a glance

Eric J. Vander Arend is a personal injury, employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1995). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1991) and Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science (B.F.A., 1980). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Eric J. Vander Arend is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment and labor law, personal injury
  • Eric J. received a B.F.A. degree from Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Eric J. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Eric J. Vander Arend's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Eric J. Vander Arend is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Eric J. Vander Arend is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Eric J. Vander Arend is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Eric J. Vander Arend is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Eric J. Vander Arend

Where is Eric J. Vander Arend's law office located?
Eric J. Vander Arend's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric J. Vander Arend handle?
Eric J. Vander Arend focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Eric J. Vander Arend practiced law?
Eric J. Vander Arend has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Eric J. Vander Arend go to law school?
Eric J. Vander Arend earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.F.A., 1980).
How can I contact Eric J. Vander Arend for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1991
B.F.A.
Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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