Atty. John Matthew Valentine

Atty. John Matthew Valentine

John Matthew Valentine is a lawyer practicing financing, joint ventures, leasing and development and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About John Matthew Valentine at a glance

John Matthew Valentine is a real estate, m&a, and entertainment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001), United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001), and Michigan (2019). Educated at University of Michigan (B.A. Political, 1997) and Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. 2001 Lead articles editor for the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS State Bar of Illinois, Member since 2001. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Matthew Valentine is a lawyer practicing financing, joint ventures, leasing and development and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Matthew Valentine's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

John Matthew Valentine is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Matthew Valentine

Where is John Matthew Valentine's law office located?
John Matthew Valentine's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Matthew Valentine handle?
John Matthew Valentine focuses on real estate, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Matthew Valentine practiced law?
John Matthew Valentine has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John Matthew Valentine go to law school?
John Matthew Valentine earned their education at (B.A. Political, 1997); (—).
How can I contact John Matthew Valentine for a consultation?
You can contact John Matthew Valentine 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 Matthew Valentine received?
John Matthew Valentine's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.A. Political
University of Michigan
- 1997
Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D. 2001 Lead articles editor for the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
Michigan
Admitted: 2019

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