Atty. John Paul Eggum

Atty. John Paul Eggum

John Paul Eggum is a lawyer practicing commercial law, bankruptcy litigation, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law. John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About John Paul Eggum at a glance

John Paul Eggum is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois Indiana (2008). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D. Finance, 2008) and University of Iowa (B.B.A. Finance, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Paul Eggum is a lawyer practicing commercial law, bankruptcy litigation, insurance coverage and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • John practices at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Eggum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Paul Eggum 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Paul Eggum

Where is John Paul Eggum's law office located?
John Paul Eggum's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Eggum handle?
John Paul Eggum focuses on business, bankruptcy, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Paul Eggum practiced law?
John Paul Eggum has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did John Paul Eggum go to law school?
John Paul Eggum earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 2008); (B.B.A. Finance, 2005).
How can I contact John Paul Eggum for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Finance
University of Iowa
- 2008
B.B.A. Finance
University of Iowa
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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