Atty. Joseph Trent Ceithaml

Atty. Joseph Trent Ceithaml

Joseph Trent Ceithaml is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial institutions, corporate and securities. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.

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Profile Summary

About Joseph Trent Ceithaml at a glance

Joseph Trent Ceithaml is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (2004), Illinois (2006), and Minnesota (2012). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2004) and Carleton College (B.A., 1999). Active member of State Bar of Illinois. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Trent Ceithaml is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial institutions, corporate and securities
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Joseph practices at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Trent Ceithaml's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Trent Ceithaml 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.

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Trent Ceithaml

Where is Joseph Trent Ceithaml's law office located?
Joseph Trent Ceithaml's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Trent Ceithaml handle?
Joseph Trent Ceithaml focuses on business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Trent Ceithaml practiced law?
Joseph Trent Ceithaml has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Joseph Trent Ceithaml go to law school?
Joseph Trent Ceithaml earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Joseph Trent Ceithaml for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2004
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 2004
Illinois
Admitted: 2006
Minnesota
Admitted: 2012

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