Atty. John R. McElyea

Atty. John R. McElyea

John R. McElyea is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, private equity, general corporate law.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (224) 452-5733 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. McElyea at a glance

John R. McElyea is a business and m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D. M.B.A, 1991) and Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany (Dipl. Oec., 1981). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R. McElyea is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, private equity, general corporate law
  • John received a degree from Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany in 1981, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John R. McElyea's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. McElyea 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

John R. McElyea is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 R. McElyea

Where is John R. McElyea's law office located?
John R. McElyea's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. McElyea handle?
John R. McElyea focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John R. McElyea practiced law?
John R. McElyea has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John R. McElyea go to law school?
John R. McElyea earned their education at (J.D. M.B.A, 1991); (Dipl. Oec., 1981).
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Education

J.D. M.B.A
University of Michigan
- 1991
Dipl. Oec.
Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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