Atty. J. Scott Humphrey

Atty. J. Scott Humphrey

J. Scott Humphrey is a lawyer practicing commercial, securities & investment fraud, financial markets and services and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Scott Humphrey at a glance

J. Scott Humphrey is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, class action, trade secrets, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, (1997) and Indiana (2007). Educated at Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management (M.B.A. Wittenberg, 2002) and John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997). Active member of Chicago Bar Association (Member, Insurance, Business and Trial Techniques Committees) Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Scott Humphrey is a lawyer practicing commercial, securities & investment fraud, financial markets and services and 7 other areas of law
  • J. received a M.B.A. degree from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 2002, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • J. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

J. Scott Humphrey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Scott Humphrey 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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Class Action

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Trade Secrets

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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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 J. Scott Humphrey

Where is J. Scott Humphrey's law office located?
J. Scott Humphrey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Scott Humphrey handle?
J. Scott Humphrey focuses on business, class action, trade secrets, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has J. Scott Humphrey practiced law?
J. Scott Humphrey has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did J. Scott Humphrey go to law school?
J. Scott Humphrey earned their education at (M.B.A. Wittenberg, 2002); (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact J. Scott Humphrey for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A. Wittenberg
Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management
- 2002
J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois,
Admitted: 1997
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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