Atty. Eric Orsic
Eric Orsic is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, debt & lending agreements, equity offerings - issuer and 9 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Debt & Lending Agreements & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 30+ Years Experience
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About Eric Orsic at a Glance
Eric Orsic is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, employment contracts, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1992). Active member of American Bar Assn. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Orsic
- Eric Orsic is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, debt & lending agreements, equity offerings - issuer and 9 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Eric practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Orsic's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Orsic handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Eric Orsic is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Securities Law in Chicago
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Employment Contracts in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Eric Orsic
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Orsic's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, employment contracts, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Orsic brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Eric Orsic can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Eric Orsic attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Orsic Handles in Chicago
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