Atty. John S. Magiera
John S. Magiera is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, civil litigation defense.
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John S. Magiera is a workers comp and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979) and Wisconsin (2001). Educated at Lewis University College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, Ltd. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John S. Magiera is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, civil litigation defense
- John received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Chicago, IL
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John S. Magiera is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John S. Magiera is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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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