Atty. Eric Peter Vanderploeg
Mr. Eric Peter Vanderploeg is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services litigation, labor and employment, litigation and 3 other areas of law.
Consumer Financial Services Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 14+ Years Experience
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About Eric Peter Vanderploeg at a Glance
Eric Peter Vanderploeg is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, consumer, and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana (2012). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Iowa (B.A. History, 2005). Active member of Professional/Community Mr, VanderPloeg is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, and He has also represented clients pro bono through the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services of Chicago. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Peter Vanderploeg
- Mr. Eric Peter Vanderploeg is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services litigation, labor and employment, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2005, and has been licensed for 14 years
- Eric practices at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Eric Peter Vanderploeg's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Peter Vanderploeg handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
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Education Law in Chicago
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Eric Peter Vanderploeg
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 Peter Vanderploeg's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, consumer, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Peter Vanderploeg brings 14+ 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 employment, business, and litigation, Eric Peter Vanderploeg 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 Peter Vanderploeg attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric Peter Vanderploeg Handles in Chicago
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