Atty. Joseph A. Holt

Atty. Joseph A. Holt

Joseph A. Holt is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private securities placements and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (464) 245-3021 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joseph A. Holt at a glance

Joseph A. Holt is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1996) and Boston College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph A. Holt is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private securities placements and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1979, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Joseph practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A. Holt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A. Holt 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.

Joseph A. Holt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Joseph A. Holt is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Joseph A. Holt 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 Joseph A. Holt

Where is Joseph A. Holt's law office located?
Joseph A. Holt's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A. Holt handle?
Joseph A. Holt focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph A. Holt practiced law?
Joseph A. Holt has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Joseph A. Holt go to law school?
Joseph A. Holt earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Joseph A. Holt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1996
B.A.
Boston College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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