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.
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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.
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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Chen is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
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 →
John Chen is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
John Chen is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →
John Chen is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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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