Atty. Kenneth N. Flaxman
The principal of the firm, Kenneth N. Flaxman, has been litigating cases at all levels of the federal and state court systems for more than 40 years.
Profile Summary
About Kenneth N. Flaxman at a glance
Kenneth N. Flaxman is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kenneth N. Flaxman, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), North Carolina (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth, Seventh and District of Columbia Circuits (1975). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1972) and City College of the City University of New York (B.E.E., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- The principal of the firm, Kenneth N. Flaxman, has been litigating cases at all levels of the federal and state court systems for more than 40 years
- The bulk of Flaxman's practice is in the federal courts
- Flaxman has argued more than 200 appeals, including five matters before the United States Supreme Court
- Flaxman has successfully prosecuted several significant civil rights cases, including a lawsuit against Calumet City, Illinois that secured a 5.4 million dollar settlement for more than 300 women who had been strip-searched after arrests on minor charges
- Flaxman is currently prosecuting several large class actions arising out of conditions at the Cook County Jail and the Jerome Combs Jail in Kankakee, Illinois
Practice Areas Explained
Kenneth N. Flaxman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth N. Flaxman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kenneth N. Flaxman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Kenneth N. Flaxman is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Kenneth N. Flaxman 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.
Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Kenneth N. Flaxman
Where is Kenneth N. Flaxman's law office located?
What practice areas does Kenneth N. Flaxman handle?
How long has Kenneth N. Flaxman practiced law?
Where did Kenneth N. Flaxman go to law school?
How can I contact Kenneth N. Flaxman for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Kenneth N. Flaxman received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.