Atty. Jorge M. Leon

Atty. Jorge M. Leon

Jorge M. Leon is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, social security, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Jorge M. Leon at a glance

Jorge M. Leon is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, ssd, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and US District Court For The Northern District of Illinois (1998). Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (J.D. Magna, 1998) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Magna, 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jorge M. Leon is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, social security, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • Jorge received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Jorge practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jorge M. Leon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jorge M. Leon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jorge M. Leon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Jorge M. Leon is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Jorge M. Leon is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jorge M. Leon is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Jorge M. Leon is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jorge M. Leon

Where is Jorge M. Leon's law office located?
Jorge M. Leon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jorge M. Leon handle?
Jorge M. Leon focuses on employment, workers comp, ssd, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jorge M. Leon practiced law?
Jorge M. Leon has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Jorge M. Leon go to law school?
Jorge M. Leon earned their education at (J.D. Magna, 1998); (B.S. Magna, 1995).
How can I contact Jorge M. Leon for a consultation?
You can contact Jorge M. Leon directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jorge M. Leon received?
Jorge M. Leon's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Magna
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1998
B.S. Magna
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1995

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
US District Court For The Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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