Atty. Keith E. Edeus

Atty. Keith E. Edeus

Keith E. Edeus is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (224) 801-4736

Profile Summary

About Keith E. Edeus at a glance

Keith E. Edeus is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, foreclosure, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1998) and Truman State University (B.S., 1993). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Keith E. Edeus is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Keith received a B.S. degree from Truman State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Keith practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Keith E. Edeus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith E. Edeus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Keith E. Edeus is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Foreclosure Defense

Keith E. Edeus is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Keith E. Edeus is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 venue, 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 Keith E. Edeus

Where is Keith E. Edeus's law office located?
Keith E. Edeus's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith E. Edeus handle?
Keith E. Edeus focuses on employment, real estate, foreclosure, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Keith E. Edeus practiced law?
Keith E. Edeus has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Keith E. Edeus go to law school?
Keith E. Edeus earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Keith E. Edeus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 1998
B.S.
Truman State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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