Atty. John Patrick Stephens
John Patrick Stephens is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction, medical office. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Construction & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 43+ Years Experience
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About John Patrick Stephens at a Glance
John Patrick Stephens is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1982) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1978). Active member of Professional/Community Omicron Delta Epsilon, member Illinois State Bar Association, member Chicago Riverwalk Committee, member Aiken Horse Park Foundation, director Recipient of the Buoniconti Fund, 2013 Chicago Man of the Year Award. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Patrick Stephens
- John Patrick Stephens is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction, medical office
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- John practices at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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John Patrick Stephens's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Stephens handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Patrick Stephens is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Health Care Law in Chicago
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose John Patrick Stephens
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Patrick Stephens's practice in the field of real estate and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Patrick Stephens brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and health care, John Patrick Stephens can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means John Patrick Stephens attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Patrick Stephens Handles in Chicago
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