Atty. Joshua Michael Samis

Atty. Joshua Michael Samis

Mr. Joshua Michael Samis is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate, debt finance and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Joshua Michael Samis at a glance

Joshua Michael Samis is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (2005) and Illinois (2007). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Indiana University (B.A. Political, 2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joshua Michael Samis is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate, debt finance and 4 other areas of law
  • Joshua received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Joshua practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua Michael Samis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joshua Michael Samis 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Joshua Michael Samis

Where is Joshua Michael Samis's law office located?
Joshua Michael Samis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua Michael Samis handle?
Joshua Michael Samis focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joshua Michael Samis practiced law?
Joshua Michael Samis has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Joshua Michael Samis go to law school?
Joshua Michael Samis earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Political, 2002).
How can I contact Joshua Michael Samis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 2005
B.A. Political
Indiana University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 2005
Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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