Atty. Joseph Anthony Baratta

Atty. Joseph Anthony Baratta

Joseph Anthony Baratta is a lawyer practicing corporate law, litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Anthony Baratta at a glance

Joseph Anthony Baratta is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schwartz Gilligan, LTD.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1995) and DePaul University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Anthony Baratta is a lawyer practicing corporate law, litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Joseph practices at Schwartz Gilligan, LTD. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Anthony Baratta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Anthony Baratta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joseph Anthony Baratta is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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

Civil Litigation

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

Joseph Anthony Baratta is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Joseph Anthony Baratta is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

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

Joseph Anthony Baratta is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Anthony Baratta

Where is Joseph Anthony Baratta's law office located?
Joseph Anthony Baratta's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schwartz Gilligan, LTD.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Anthony Baratta handle?
Joseph Anthony Baratta focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Anthony Baratta practiced law?
Joseph Anthony Baratta has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Joseph Anthony Baratta go to law school?
Joseph Anthony Baratta earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Joseph Anthony Baratta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1995
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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