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Atty. Gerald Edwin Ziebell

Atty. Gerald Edwin Ziebell

Gerald Edwin Ziebell is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, asbestos litigation, commercial litigation. Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Edwin Ziebell at a glance

Gerald Edwin Ziebell is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1997), and Indiana (2008). Educated at IIT/Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Edwin Ziebell is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, asbestos litigation, commercial litigation
  • Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Gerald practices at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Edwin Ziebell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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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 Gerald Edwin Ziebell

Where is Gerald Edwin Ziebell's law office located?
Gerald Edwin Ziebell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Edwin Ziebell handle?
Gerald Edwin Ziebell focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerald Edwin Ziebell practiced law?
Gerald Edwin Ziebell has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Gerald Edwin Ziebell go to law school?
Gerald Edwin Ziebell earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Gerald Edwin Ziebell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
IIT/Chicago Kent College of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1997
Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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