Atty. John M. Bruce

Atty. John M. Bruce

Atty. John M.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Bruce at a glance

John M. Bruce is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schober Schober & Mitchell, S.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District o (1979). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. John M. Bruce is a lawyer practicing appeals, land use & zoning, municipal law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Schober Schober & Mitchell, S.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Bruce's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John M. Bruce is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

John M. Bruce is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

John M. Bruce is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John M. Bruce is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John M. Bruce is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

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 M. Bruce

Where is John M. Bruce's law office located?
John M. Bruce's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schober Schober & Mitchell, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Bruce handle?
John M. Bruce focuses on business, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John M. Bruce practiced law?
John M. Bruce has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John M. Bruce go to law school?
John M. Bruce earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John M. Bruce for a consultation?
You can contact John M. Bruce directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John M. Bruce received?
John M. Bruce's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District o
Admitted: 1979

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