Atty. John Reece Obiala

Atty. John Reece Obiala

John Reece Obiala is a lawyer practicing finance & transactions, antitrust and trade regulation, finance and transactions and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Reece Obiala at a glance

John Reece Obiala is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1979) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Reece Obiala is a lawyer practicing finance & transactions, antitrust and trade regulation, finance and transactions and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Vedder Price in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Reece Obiala's Areas of Practice

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is John Reece Obiala's law office located?
John Reece Obiala's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Vedder Price. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Reece Obiala handle?
John Reece Obiala focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Reece Obiala practiced law?
John Reece Obiala has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Reece Obiala go to law school?
John Reece Obiala earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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What awards or recognition has John Reece Obiala received?
John Reece Obiala's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1979
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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