Atty. Jonathan N. Adair
Jonathan Adair is a litigation partner in Kirkland's Chicago office. His practice focuses on complex litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
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Jonathan N. Adair is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 2015) and Northwestern University (B.A., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan Adair is a litigation partner in Kirkland's Chicago office
- His practice focuses on complex litigation at both the trial and appellate levels
- He has represented clients in litigation matters across a broad array of subjects, including insurance coverage, toxic tort, foreign judgment enforcement, commercial law, M&A disputes, False Claims Act, antitrust, bankruptcy, and SEC enforcement
- Jonathan spent nine months working at the litigation department of a large corporation
- He managed a variety of litigation matters and developed a strong understanding of the role of legal and business teams at a client
- Jonathan uses his experience working in-house to develop a strong team approach with his clients
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jonathan N. Adair is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Jonathan N. Adair is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jonathan N. Adair is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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