Atty. John Collen

Atty. John Collen

John Collen is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy reorganization, bankruptcy chapter 11, bankruptcy litigation and 6 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Collen at a glance

John Collen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Amundsen Davis, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis (1980). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1980) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Collen is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy reorganization, bankruptcy chapter 11, bankruptcy litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Amundsen Davis, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Collen's Areas of Practice

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Collen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

John Collen is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Collen is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Collen

Where is John Collen's law office located?
John Collen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Amundsen Davis, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Collen handle?
John Collen focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Collen practiced law?
John Collen has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Collen go to law school?
John Collen earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact John Collen for a consultation?
You can contact John Collen 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 Collen received?
John Collen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1980
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis
Admitted: 1980

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