Atty. J. Timothy Cerney
J. Timothy Cerney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
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About J. Timothy Cerney at a glance
J. Timothy Cerney is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Carroll, Hartigan & Cerney, Ltd.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar (1983). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1979) and University of Iowa (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State (Member, Insurance Law Section) and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Illinois Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Timothy Cerney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- J. received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- J. practices at Carroll, Hartigan & Cerney, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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J. Timothy Cerney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Timothy Cerney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
J. Timothy Cerney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Timothy Cerney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Timothy Cerney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
J. Timothy Cerney is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
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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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