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About John D. Lien at a glance
John D. Lien is a Retired Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1968), Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of App (1972), and Supreme Court of Illinois Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1972). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1968) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John D. Lien is a lawyer practicing real estate
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- John practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Lien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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