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Laura A. O'Connell is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. District Court (1983) and Texas (1987). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Loyola University Chicago (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State and American (Member, Employee Rights and Responsibilities Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Laura A. O'Connell is a lawyer practicing environmental, environmental litigation, litigation and dispute resolution and 1 other area of law
- Laura received a B.S. degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1968, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Laura practices in Rockford, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura A. O'Connell 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.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Laura A. O'Connell is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Rockford 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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