Atty. John H. Ray III

Atty. John H. Ray III

John H. Ray III is a lawyer practicing business, civil rights, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (224) 429-3051 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John H. Ray III at a glance

John H. Ray III is a KLS based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2001), Illinois (2004), and Massachusetts (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of Minnesota (B.S. Corporate, 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John H. Ray III is a lawyer practicing business, civil rights, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John H. Ray III's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John H. Ray III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

John H. Ray III is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 H. Ray III

Where is John H. Ray III's law office located?
John H. Ray III's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H. Ray III handle?
John H. Ray III focuses on employment, business, ip, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John H. Ray III practiced law?
John H. Ray III has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John H. Ray III go to law school?
John H. Ray III earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Corporate, 1997).
How can I contact John H. Ray III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2000
B.S. Corporate
University of Minnesota
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001
Illinois
Admitted: 2004
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2005

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