Atty. John William Christopher

Atty. John William Christopher

John William Christopher is a lawyer practicing commercial, defective and dangerous products, white collar crime and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Christopher at a glance

John William Christopher is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1993), and California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Districts of California (2000). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1992) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Christopher is a lawyer practicing commercial, defective and dangerous products, white collar crime and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John William Christopher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Christopher 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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White Collar Crimes

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Product Liability

John William Christopher is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 William Christopher

Where is John William Christopher's law office located?
John William Christopher'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 William Christopher handle?
John William Christopher focuses on business, white collar, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John William Christopher practiced law?
John William Christopher has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John William Christopher go to law school?
John William Christopher earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John William Christopher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1992
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 2000

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