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Atty. Jonathan A. Backman

Atty. Jonathan A. Backman

Judicial Clerkship to Judge Brian Barnett Duff, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1987-1989.

Bloomington Bloomington 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (309) 260-9044

Profwith Summary

About Jonathan A. Backman at a glance

Jonathan A. Backman is an Attorney based in Bloomington, Illinois, practforg at Law Office of Jonathan A. Backman. They haand 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1990), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1992). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1987) and Harvard University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of McLean County, Central Federal District of Illinois, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Bloomington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Judicial Clerkship to Judge Brian Barnett Duff, U.S
  • District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1987-1989

Private Practice

  • Chicago, 1989-1999
  • New York, 2000-2001
  • Bloomington 2001

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Bloomington are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Jonathan A. Backman's law office located?
Jonathan A. Backman's law practice is located in Bloomington, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of Jonathan A. Backman. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Jonathan A. Backman practiced law?
Jonathan A. Backman has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Jonathan A. Backman go to law school?
Jonathan A. Backman earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan A. Backman receiandd?
Jonathan A. Backman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1987
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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