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Atty. Gauri Chopra

Atty. Gauri Chopra

Gauri Chopra is a lawyer practicing construction / development, admiralty / maritime, employment / labor. Gauri received a B.A. degree from The College of New Jersey in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Gauri Chopra at a glance

Gauri Chopra is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Walker Wilcox Matousek LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment and maritime. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000), New York (2006), and Illinois (2007). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 2000) and The College of New Jersey (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gauri Chopra is a lawyer practicing construction / development, admiralty / maritime, employment / labor
  • Gauri received a B.A. degree from The College of New Jersey in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Gauri practices at Walker Wilcox Matousek LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gauri Chopra's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Gauri Chopra

Where is Gauri Chopra's law office located?
Gauri Chopra's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Walker Wilcox Matousek LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gauri Chopra handle?
Gauri Chopra focuses on employment, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gauri Chopra practiced law?
Gauri Chopra has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Gauri Chopra go to law school?
Gauri Chopra earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Gauri Chopra for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 2000
B.A.
The College of New Jersey
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2006
Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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