Atty. John C. Pirra

Atty. John C. Pirra

John C. Pirra is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, products liability and mass and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (224) 452-5733 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John C. Pirra at a glance

John C. Pirra is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2002). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John C. Pirra is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, products liability and mass and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • John practices at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Pirra's Areas of Practice

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

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 C. Pirra is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John C. Pirra is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

John C. Pirra is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John C. Pirra is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 C. Pirra

Where is John C. Pirra's law office located?
John C. Pirra's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Pirra handle?
John C. Pirra focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John C. Pirra practiced law?
John C. Pirra has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did John C. Pirra go to law school?
John C. Pirra earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact John C. Pirra for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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