Atty. John David Nicolay

Atty. John David Nicolay

John David Nicolay is a lawyer practicing state legislative practice, administrative agency practice. John received a B.S. degree from MacMurray College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About John David Nicolay at a glance

John David Nicolay is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nicolay & Dart, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1996). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1995) and MacMurray College (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John David Nicolay is a lawyer practicing state legislative practice, administrative agency practice
  • John received a B.S. degree from MacMurray College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Nicolay & Dart, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John David Nicolay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Nicolay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 David Nicolay

Where is John David Nicolay's law office located?
John David Nicolay's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nicolay & Dart, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Nicolay handle?
John David Nicolay focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John David Nicolay practiced law?
John David Nicolay has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John David Nicolay go to law school?
John David Nicolay earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact John David Nicolay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1995
B.S.
MacMurray College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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