Atty. Jonathan William Motto

Atty. Jonathan William Motto

Jonathan William Motto is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, private client. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan William Motto at a glance

Jonathan William Motto is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 2008). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan William Motto is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, private client
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Jonathan practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan William Motto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan William Motto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Jonathan William Motto

Where is Jonathan William Motto's law office located?
Jonathan William Motto's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan William Motto handle?
Jonathan William Motto focuses on litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jonathan William Motto practiced law?
Jonathan William Motto has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Jonathan William Motto go to law school?
Jonathan William Motto earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact Jonathan William Motto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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