Atty. Joel Alan Flaxman

Atty. Joel Alan Flaxman

Joel A. Flaxman is a 2007 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Alan Flaxman at a glance

Joel Alan Flaxman is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kenneth N. Flaxman, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on child custody, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2007). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel A. Flaxman is a 2007 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School
  • He joined the firm after leaving the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, where he litigated on behalf of victims of housing discrimination in federal courts across the country
  • Joel has experience as a law clerk for a federal district court judge and as a staff law clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • Joel also served as part-time faculty in the advocacy program at Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Alan Flaxman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Alan Flaxman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Child Custody & Visitation

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Civil Rights

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Health Care Law

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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 Joel Alan Flaxman

Where is Joel Alan Flaxman's law office located?
Joel Alan Flaxman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kenneth N. Flaxman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Alan Flaxman handle?
Joel Alan Flaxman focuses on child custody, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel Alan Flaxman practiced law?
Joel Alan Flaxman has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Joel Alan Flaxman go to law school?
Joel Alan Flaxman earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Joel Alan Flaxman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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