Atty. John Leo Showel

Atty. John Leo Showel

John Leo Showel is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction, automobile. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John Leo Showel at a glance

John Leo Showel is a litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Leo Showel is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction, automobile
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Leo Showel's Areas of Practice

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

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

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Where is John Leo Showel's law office located?
John Leo Showel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leo Showel handle?
John Leo Showel focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Leo Showel practiced law?
John Leo Showel has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Leo Showel go to law school?
John Leo Showel earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1992
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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