Atty. John Cerney

Atty. John Cerney

John Cerney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, condominium litigation, post-judgment collection litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 2011, and has been licensed for 9 years.

Chicago Chicago 9 Years Experience 9 year
Call (224) 524-3573

Profile Summary

About John Cerney at a glance

John Cerney is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on business, hoa, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2017). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2017) and DePaul University (B.S., 2011). Active member of Illinois Bar AssociationChicago Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Cerney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, condominium litigation, post-judgment collection litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 2011, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Cerney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Cerney 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.

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HOA & Condominium Law

John Cerney is one of 5,091 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

John Cerney is one of 409,070 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 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 Cerney

Where is John Cerney's law office located?
John Cerney's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Cerney handle?
John Cerney focuses on business, hoa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Cerney practiced law?
John Cerney has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did John Cerney go to law school?
John Cerney earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.S., 2011).
How can I contact John Cerney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
- 2017
B.S.
DePaul University
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2017

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