Atty. Jane E. Shaffer
Jane E. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law.
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Jane E. Shaffer is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Penland & Hartwell, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1976). Active member of Chicago (Member, Labor Law Committee), Illinois State and American (Member, Labor Law Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jane E. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law
- Jane received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1976, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Jane practices at Penland & Hartwell, LLC in Chicago, IL
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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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