Atty. Jay Stephen Dobrutsky

Atty. Jay Stephen Dobrutsky

Jay Stephen Dobrutsky is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, appellate and 3 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Jay Stephen Dobrutsky at a glance

Jay Stephen Dobrutsky is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2002), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (2006). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Boston University (B.A. University, 1981). Active member of Professional/Community Jay makes pro bono work in support of urgent social issues an integral part of his practice, Working with the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Jay filed the first lawsuit of its kind seeking to hold a website liable for facilitating an illegal online gun sale that resulted in a fatal shooting in Chicago, and While the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of the lawsuit, its filing helped bring attention to the need for regulation of online gun sales. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Stephen Dobrutsky is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, appellate and 3 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Jay practices at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Stephen Dobrutsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Stephen Dobrutsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Jay Stephen Dobrutsky

Where is Jay Stephen Dobrutsky's law office located?
Jay Stephen Dobrutsky's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Stephen Dobrutsky handle?
Jay Stephen Dobrutsky focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jay Stephen Dobrutsky practiced law?
Jay Stephen Dobrutsky has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Jay Stephen Dobrutsky go to law school?
Jay Stephen Dobrutsky earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. University, 1981).
How can I contact Jay Stephen Dobrutsky for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1996
B.A. University
Boston University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2006

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