Atty. Eric Robert Swibel
Eric Robert Swibel is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, communications / media, securities litigation and professional liability and 1 other area of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Communications & Media & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 17+ Years Experience
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About Eric Robert Swibel at a Glance
Eric Robert Swibel is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Emory University (B.A., 2002). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Robert Swibel
- Eric Robert Swibel is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, communications / media, securities litigation and professional liability and 1 other area of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Eric practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago, IL
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Eric Robert Swibel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Robert Swibel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
White Collar Crimes in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Chicago
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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 Robert Swibel
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 Robert Swibel's practice in the field of white collar, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Robert Swibel brings 17+ 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 white collar, litigation, and entertainment, Eric Robert Swibel 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 Robert Swibel 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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