Atty. Jeffrey Gerard Close

Atty. Jeffrey Gerard Close

Jeffrey Gerard Close is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, restructuring and workouts, restructuring. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Gerard Close at a glance

Jeffrey Gerard Close is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis (1994). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and DePaul University B.A. (—). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Gerard Close is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, restructuring and workouts, restructuring
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Gerard Close's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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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 Jeffrey Gerard Close

Where is Jeffrey Gerard Close's law office located?
Jeffrey Gerard Close's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chapman And Cutler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Gerard Close handle?
Jeffrey Gerard Close focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey Gerard Close practiced law?
Jeffrey Gerard Close has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jeffrey Gerard Close go to law school?
Jeffrey Gerard Close earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1994
DePaul University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis
Admitted: 1994

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