Atty. Heather Rae Watterson

Atty. Heather Rae Watterson

Heather Rae Watterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, complex civil litigation, religious and non-profit law and 7 other areas of law. Heather received a M.S.W. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Rae Watterson at a glance

Heather Rae Watterson is a personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and health care attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2001) and Case Western Reserve University (M.S.W. Wittenberg, 1997). Active member of Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Heather Rae Watterson is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, complex civil litigation, religious and non-profit law and 7 other areas of law
  • Heather received a M.S.W. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Heather practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Rae Watterson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Heather Rae Watterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Heather Rae Watterson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Heather Rae Watterson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Heather Rae Watterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

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

Heather Rae Watterson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Heather Rae Watterson

Where is Heather Rae Watterson's law office located?
Heather Rae Watterson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Rae Watterson handle?
Heather Rae Watterson focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Heather Rae Watterson practiced law?
Heather Rae Watterson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Heather Rae Watterson go to law school?
Heather Rae Watterson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (M.S.W. Wittenberg, 1997).
How can I contact Heather Rae Watterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 2001
M.S.W. Wittenberg
Case Western Reserve University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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