Atty. Janet Steffes Baer

Atty. Janet Steffes Baer

Janet Steffes Baer is a lawyer practicing restructuring, insolvency, commercial litigation. Janet received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Janet Steffes Baer at a glance

Janet Steffes Baer is a Bkrptcy. J. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Third (1982). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1982) and University of Wisconsin (B.A. Letters, 1979). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janet Steffes Baer is a lawyer practicing restructuring, insolvency, commercial litigation
  • Janet received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Janet practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Janet Steffes Baer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janet Steffes Baer 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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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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Where is Janet Steffes Baer's law office located?
Janet Steffes Baer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet Steffes Baer handle?
Janet Steffes Baer focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Janet Steffes Baer practiced law?
Janet Steffes Baer has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Janet Steffes Baer go to law school?
Janet Steffes Baer earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Letters, 1979).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1982
B.A. Letters
University of Wisconsin
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Third
Admitted: 1982

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