Atty. John Joseph Lydon

Atty. John Joseph Lydon

John Joseph Lydon is a lawyer practicing chancery practice, commercial, banking litigation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Loyola University, Chicago in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Lydon at a glance

John Joseph Lydon is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gomberg, Sharfman, Gold and Ostler, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, class action, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1997). Educated at DePaul College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Loyola University, Chicago (B.A., 1985). Active member of Chicago (Member, Probate Practice Committee) and American (Member, Litigation Division, Forum on Affordable Housing) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Joseph Lydon is a lawyer practicing chancery practice, commercial, banking litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Loyola University, Chicago in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Gomberg, Sharfman, Gold and Ostler, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Lydon's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Lydon

Where is John Joseph Lydon's law office located?
John Joseph Lydon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gomberg, Sharfman, Gold and Ostler, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Lydon handle?
John Joseph Lydon focuses on probate, business, real estate, class action, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Joseph Lydon practiced law?
John Joseph Lydon has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Joseph Lydon go to law school?
John Joseph Lydon earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John Joseph Lydon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul College of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Loyola University, Chicago
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1997

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