Atty. Eric Paul Sparks

Atty. Eric Paul Sparks

Eric Paul Sparks is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, corporate / incorporation and 1 other area of law. Eric received a degree from Northwestern University in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric Paul Sparks at a glance

Eric Paul Sparks is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on formation, business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Distr (2004). Educated at The University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2003) and Northwestern University (Ph.D. Philosophy, 1996). 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

  • Eric Paul Sparks is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, corporate / incorporation and 1 other area of law
  • Eric received a degree from Northwestern University in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Eric practices at Gould & Ratner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Paul Sparks's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Paul Sparks

Where is Eric Paul Sparks's law office located?
Eric Paul Sparks's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gould & Ratner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Paul Sparks handle?
Eric Paul Sparks focuses on formation, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Eric Paul Sparks practiced law?
Eric Paul Sparks has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Eric Paul Sparks go to law school?
Eric Paul Sparks earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (Ph.D. Philosophy, 1996).
How can I contact Eric Paul Sparks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Chicago Law School
- 2003
Ph.D. Philosophy
Northwestern University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Distr
Admitted: 2004

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