Atty. Howard John Pikel

Atty. Howard John Pikel

Howard John Pikel is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, products liability. Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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Profile Summary

About Howard John Pikel at a glance

Howard John Pikel is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), Indiana U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central districts of Illinois Federal Trial Bar for (1999), and Missouri (2014). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Illinois at Chicago (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard John Pikel is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, products liability
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Howard practices at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Howard John Pikel's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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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 Howard John Pikel

Where is Howard John Pikel's law office located?
Howard John Pikel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard John Pikel handle?
Howard John Pikel focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Howard John Pikel practiced law?
Howard John Pikel has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Howard John Pikel go to law school?
Howard John Pikel earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Howard John Pikel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Howard John Pikel received?
Howard John Pikel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1981
B.A.
University of Illinois at Chicago
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
Indiana U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central districts of Illinois Federal Trial Bar for
Admitted: 1999
Missouri
Admitted: 2014

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