Atty. Jon Alan Ballis

Atty. Jon Alan Ballis

Jon Alan Ballis is a lawyer practicing private equity, leveraged acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Jon received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Jon Alan Ballis at a glance

Jon Alan Ballis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1994) and Lehigh University (B.A. Soviet, 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jon Alan Ballis is a lawyer practicing private equity, leveraged acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Jon received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Jon practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jon Alan Ballis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Alan Ballis 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports 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 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 Jon Alan Ballis

Where is Jon Alan Ballis's law office located?
Jon Alan Ballis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jon Alan Ballis handle?
Jon Alan Ballis focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jon Alan Ballis practiced law?
Jon Alan Ballis has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jon Alan Ballis go to law school?
Jon Alan Ballis earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Soviet, 1991).
How can I contact Jon Alan Ballis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1994
B.A. Soviet
Lehigh University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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