Atty. James Louis Learner
James Louis Learner is a lawyer practicing corporate, private equity, leveraged acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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James Louis Learner is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and UK Registered Foreign Lawyer (2000). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Louis Learner is a lawyer practicing corporate, private equity, leveraged acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Louis Learner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
James Louis Learner is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
James Louis Learner is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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