Atty. Evan Bogart Westerfield

Atty. Evan Bogart Westerfield

Evan Bogart Westerfield is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, environmental, contaminated sites and natural resource damages and 4 other areas of law. Evan received a M.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Evan Bogart Westerfield at a glance

Evan Bogart Westerfield is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit (1999), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2007). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1993) and University of Chicago (M.A. Yale, 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Evan Bogart Westerfield is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, environmental, contaminated sites and natural resource damages and 4 other areas of law
  • Evan received a M.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Evan practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Evan Bogart Westerfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Evan Bogart Westerfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Evan Bogart Westerfield

Where is Evan Bogart Westerfield's law office located?
Evan Bogart Westerfield's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Evan Bogart Westerfield handle?
Evan Bogart Westerfield focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Evan Bogart Westerfield practiced law?
Evan Bogart Westerfield has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Evan Bogart Westerfield go to law school?
Evan Bogart Westerfield earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.A. Yale, 1989).
How can I contact Evan Bogart Westerfield for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1993
M.A. Yale
University of Chicago
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2007

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