Atty. Erik Jan Ives

Atty. Erik Jan Ives

Atty. Erik Jan Ives is a lawyer practicing class action, appeals, litigation.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Erik Jan Ives at a glance

Erik Jan Ives is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006), District of Columbia (2007), and Wisconsin (2016). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2006) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Erik Jan Ives is a lawyer practicing class action, appeals, litigation
  • Erik received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Erik practices at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Erik Jan Ives's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erik Jan Ives handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Erik Jan Ives

Where is Erik Jan Ives's law office located?
Erik Jan Ives's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erik Jan Ives handle?
Erik Jan Ives focuses on class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Erik Jan Ives practiced law?
Erik Jan Ives has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Erik Jan Ives go to law school?
Erik Jan Ives earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Erik Jan Ives for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2006
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2016

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