Atty. Glenn Charles Sechen

Atty. Glenn Charles Sechen

Glenn Charles Sechen is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, environmental law, land use and 1 other area of law. Glenn received a B.S.E.E. degree from Purdue University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About Glenn Charles Sechen at a glance

Glenn Charles Sechen is a zoning, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1974), Florida (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1976). Educated at John Marshall Law School (LL.M. John, 1987) and Purdue University (B.S.E.E., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Glenn Charles Sechen is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, environmental law, land use and 1 other area of law
  • Glenn received a B.S.E.E. degree from Purdue University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Glenn practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Glenn Charles Sechen's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Glenn Charles Sechen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Glenn Charles Sechen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

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

Glenn Charles Sechen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

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 Glenn Charles Sechen

Where is Glenn Charles Sechen's law office located?
Glenn Charles Sechen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Glenn Charles Sechen handle?
Glenn Charles Sechen focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Glenn Charles Sechen practiced law?
Glenn Charles Sechen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Glenn Charles Sechen go to law school?
Glenn Charles Sechen earned their education at (LL.M. John, 1987); (B.S.E.E., 1969).
How can I contact Glenn Charles Sechen for a consultation?
You can contact Glenn Charles Sechen 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 Glenn Charles Sechen received?
Glenn Charles Sechen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. John
John Marshall Law School
- 1987
B.S.E.E.
Purdue University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1974
Florida
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trad
Admitted: 2002

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