Atty. Gerald Lee Fishman

Atty. Gerald Lee Fishman

Gerald Lee Fishman is a lawyer practicing futures and derivatives, securities, corporate law and 2 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Chicago Chicago 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Lee Fishman at a glance

Gerald Lee Fishman is an Exec. V.P. & Gen. Coun. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1966) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1963). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald Lee Fishman is a lawyer practicing futures and derivatives, securities, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Gerald practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Lee Fishman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Lee Fishman 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Gerald Lee Fishman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities 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 Gerald Lee Fishman

Where is Gerald Lee Fishman's law office located?
Gerald Lee Fishman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Lee Fishman handle?
Gerald Lee Fishman focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerald Lee Fishman practiced law?
Gerald Lee Fishman has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Gerald Lee Fishman go to law school?
Gerald Lee Fishman earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact Gerald Lee Fishman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1966
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1966

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