Atty. John Chen

Atty. John Chen

John Chen is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, environmental law and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (224) 524-3573

Profile Summary

About John Chen at a glance

John Chen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chen Law Firm Ltd.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, class action, zoning, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986) and New York (2011). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1986) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State Bar and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Chen is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, environmental law and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Chen Law Firm Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Chen 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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Real Estate Law

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

John Chen is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

John Chen is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

John Chen is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John Chen is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 Chen

Where is John Chen's law office located?
John Chen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chen Law Firm Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Chen handle?
John Chen focuses on business, real estate, class action, zoning, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Chen practiced law?
John Chen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Chen go to law school?
John Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact John Chen for a consultation?
You can contact John Chen 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 Chen received?
John Chen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1986
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 2011

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