Atty. John Joseph Kohnke

Atty. John Joseph Kohnke

John Joseph Kohnke is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, products liability, premises liability and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Chicago Chicago 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Kohnke at a glance

John Joseph Kohnke is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), and Indiana (1991). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1984) and Drake University (B.A., 1981). Active member of DuPage County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Joseph Kohnke is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, products liability, premises liability and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Kohnke's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Construction Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John Joseph Kohnke is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

John Joseph Kohnke is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Joseph Kohnke

Where is John Joseph Kohnke's law office located?
John Joseph Kohnke's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Kohnke handle?
John Joseph Kohnke focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Joseph Kohnke practiced law?
John Joseph Kohnke has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Joseph Kohnke go to law school?
John Joseph Kohnke earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John Joseph Kohnke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1984
B.A.
Drake University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
Indiana
Admitted: 1991

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