Atty. Joseph Byron Graves

Atty. Joseph Byron Graves

Joseph Byron Graves is a lawyer practicing litigation, advertising, corporate / incorporation. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Grand Valley State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Byron Graves at a glance

Joseph Byron Graves is a CME Group Inc. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on formation, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2009) and Grand Valley State University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Byron Graves is a lawyer practicing litigation, advertising, corporate / incorporation
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Grand Valley State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Joseph practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Byron Graves's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Joseph Byron Graves

Where is Joseph Byron Graves's law office located?
Joseph Byron Graves's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Byron Graves handle?
Joseph Byron Graves focuses on formation, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Byron Graves practiced law?
Joseph Byron Graves has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Joseph Byron Graves go to law school?
Joseph Byron Graves earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2009
B.A.
Grand Valley State University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009

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