Atty. John A. Heller

Atty. John A. Heller

John A. Heller is a lawyer practicing debt & lending agreements, complex commercial litigation, products liability and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Heller at a glance

John A. Heller is a Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, breach of contract, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1985), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2007), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and (2008). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Bradley University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A. Heller is a lawyer practicing debt & lending agreements, complex commercial litigation, products liability and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Bradley University in 1974, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Heller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Heller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

John A. Heller is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John A. Heller is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John A. Heller is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Breach of Contract

John A. Heller is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →

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 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 John A. Heller

Where is John A. Heller's law office located?
John A. Heller's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Heller handle?
John A. Heller focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, breach of contract, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John A. Heller practiced law?
John A. Heller has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John A. Heller go to law school?
John A. Heller earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact John A. Heller for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Heller directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Heller received?
John A. Heller's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law
- 1982
B.S.
Bradley University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and
Admitted: 2008

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