Atty. John Ralph Landis

Atty. John Ralph Landis

John Ralph Landis is a lawyer practicing communications & media, insurance & reinsurance, sports and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ralph Landis at a glance

John Ralph Landis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1988), New York (1991), Minnesota (1993), and Illinois (1996). Educated at Lawrence University (B.A. Mathematics, 1984) and University of Minnesota School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Minnesota School of Law J.D. 1988 Member University of Minnesota School of Law J.D. Law Review (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Ralph Landis is a lawyer practicing communications & media, insurance & reinsurance, sports and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Ralph Landis's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Ralph Landis

Where is John Ralph Landis's law office located?
John Ralph Landis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ralph Landis handle?
John Ralph Landis focuses on business, litigation, insurance, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Ralph Landis practiced law?
John Ralph Landis has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Ralph Landis go to law school?
John Ralph Landis earned their education at (B.A. Mathematics, 1984); (—).
How can I contact John Ralph Landis for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Mathematics
Lawrence University
- 1984
University of Minnesota School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Minnesota School of Law J.D. 1988 Member University of Minnesota School of Law J.D. Law Review
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Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1991
Minnesota
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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