Atty. John Carmen Sciaccotta

Atty. John Carmen Sciaccotta

John Carmen Sciaccotta is a lawyer practicing alcohol permitting and regulatory, lending and corporate finance, restaurant and food service and 16 other areas of law. John received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Chicago Chicago 39 Years Experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Carmen Sciaccotta at a glance

John Carmen Sciaccotta is a trusts, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1991), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of the Armed Forces and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1987) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations / Recognitions: Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Carmen Sciaccotta is a lawyer practicing alcohol permitting and regulatory, lending and corporate finance, restaurant and food service and 16 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Carmen Sciaccotta's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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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 venue, 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 Carmen Sciaccotta

Where is John Carmen Sciaccotta's law office located?
John Carmen Sciaccotta's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Carmen Sciaccotta handle?
John Carmen Sciaccotta focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Carmen Sciaccotta practiced law?
John Carmen Sciaccotta has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Carmen Sciaccotta go to law school?
John Carmen Sciaccotta earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S.B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John Carmen Sciaccotta for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Carmen Sciaccotta received?
John Carmen Sciaccotta's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1987
B.S.B.A.
Creighton University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of the Armed Forces and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Ohio and U.
Admitted: 1998

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