Atty. John Gerard Kelly
Mr. John Gerard Kelly is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury and 10 other areas of law.
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John Gerard Kelly is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1992). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1986) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Gerard Kelly is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury and 10 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- John practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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John Gerard Kelly is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John Gerard Kelly is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Gerard Kelly is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Gerard Kelly is one of 501,317 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 Gerard Kelly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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