Atty. John Wade Challacombe

Atty. John Wade Challacombe

John Wade Challacombe is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, private equity transactions, private investment funds and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Wade Challacombe at a glance

John Wade Challacombe is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2006) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1998). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Wade Challacombe is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, private equity transactions, private investment funds and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • John practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Wade Challacombe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wade Challacombe 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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Securities Law

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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 venue, 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 Wade Challacombe

Where is John Wade Challacombe's law office located?
John Wade Challacombe's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wade Challacombe handle?
John Wade Challacombe focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Wade Challacombe practiced law?
John Wade Challacombe has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did John Wade Challacombe go to law school?
John Wade Challacombe earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 2006
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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