Atty. Jeffrey E. Crane

Atty. Jeffrey E. Crane

Jeffrey Crane is a highly experienced litigator with 22 years of experience working at major international law firms in Chicago, including Sidley Austin LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP. His principal areas of practice include commercial litigation, contract and business torts litigation, class actions, and insurance and financial services litigation.

Chicago Chicago 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (224) 801-3606

Profile Summary

About Jeffrey E. Crane at a glance

Jeffrey E. Crane is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of William J. Factor, Ltd.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, ip, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2002), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2009). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Crane is a highly experienced litigator with 22 years of experience working at major international law firms in Chicago, including Sidley Austin LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP. His principal areas of practice include commercial litigation, contract and business torts litigation, class actions, and insurance and financial services litigation
  • Jeff has substantial experience in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including class actions, consumer fraud actions, securities fraud, antitrust, white collar criminal defense, and False Claims Act Medicare fraud
  • He has developed particular expertise representing insurance and financial services companies on a variety of class actions issues arising out of market conduct practices, product offerings, and interest crediting practices among other items
  • He also regularly represents clients in connection with government investigations at the federal, state, and regulatory levels

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey E. Crane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey E. Crane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Intellectual Property

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Class Action

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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 venue, 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 Jeffrey E. Crane

Where is Jeffrey E. Crane's law office located?
Jeffrey E. Crane's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of William J. Factor, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey E. Crane handle?
Jeffrey E. Crane focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, ip, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey E. Crane practiced law?
Jeffrey E. Crane has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Jeffrey E. Crane go to law school?
Jeffrey E. Crane earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Jeffrey E. Crane for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1992
B.B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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