Atty. John Allison Jeffries

Atty. John Allison Jeffries

John Allison Jeffries is a lawyer practicing construction law, corporate law, finance and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Chicago Chicago 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About John Allison Jeffries at a glance

John Allison Jeffries is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, construction, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1961), Indiana (1961), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1961), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1963). Educated at Indiana University (J.D. Indiana, 1961) and Indiana University (B.S. Indiana, 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State, Seventh Circuit and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Allison Jeffries is a lawyer practicing construction law, corporate law, finance and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • John practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Allison Jeffries's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

John Allison Jeffries is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

John Allison Jeffries is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Securities 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 John Allison Jeffries

Where is John Allison Jeffries's law office located?
John Allison Jeffries's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Allison Jeffries handle?
John Allison Jeffries focuses on business, real estate, m&a, construction, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Allison Jeffries practiced law?
John Allison Jeffries has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did John Allison Jeffries go to law school?
John Allison Jeffries earned their education at (J.D. Indiana, 1961); (B.S. Indiana, 1957).
How can I contact John Allison Jeffries for a consultation?
You can contact John Allison Jeffries 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 Allison Jeffries received?
John Allison Jeffries's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Indiana
Indiana University
- 1961
B.S. Indiana
Indiana University
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1961
Indiana
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1970

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