Atty. Frances Meehan

Atty. Frances Meehan

Frances Meehan is a lawyer practicing health care, civil rights, insurance. Frances received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About Frances Meehan at a glance

Frances Meehan is a Special Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Much Shelist, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on civil rights, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1977) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Health Lawyers Association Illinois Council on Long-Term Care Illinois Healthcare Association Life Services Network Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Frances Meehan is a lawyer practicing health care, civil rights, insurance
  • Frances received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Frances practices at Much Shelist, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Frances Meehan's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Frances Meehan is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Frances Meehan

Where is Frances Meehan's law office located?
Frances Meehan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Much Shelist, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frances Meehan handle?
Frances Meehan focuses on civil rights, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Frances Meehan practiced law?
Frances Meehan has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Frances Meehan go to law school?
Frances Meehan earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Frances Meehan for a consultation?
You can contact Frances Meehan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Frances Meehan received?
Frances Meehan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1977
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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