Atty. John Leland Maccarthy

Atty. John Leland Maccarthy

John Leland Maccarthy is a lawyer practicing securities, mergers and acquisitions. John received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John Leland Maccarthy at a glance

John Leland Maccarthy is a Nuveen Invests., Inc. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on m&a and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1985). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1985) and Williams College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Leland Maccarthy is a lawyer practicing securities, mergers and acquisitions
  • John received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Leland Maccarthy's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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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Where is John Leland Maccarthy's law office located?
John Leland Maccarthy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leland Maccarthy handle?
John Leland Maccarthy focuses on m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Leland Maccarthy practiced law?
John Leland Maccarthy has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Leland Maccarthy go to law school?
John Leland Maccarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1985
B.A.
Williams College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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