Atty. Laura Caplin
Laura Caplin is a lawyer practicing appellate, business torts, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2005, and .
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Laura Caplin at a Glance
Laura Caplin is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and appellate. Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 2008) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A. Phi, 2005). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Laura Caplin
- Laura Caplin is a lawyer practicing appellate, business torts, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
- Laura received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2005, and
- Laura practices at Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC in Chicago, IL
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Laura Caplin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Caplin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Laura Caplin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Laura Caplin's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Laura Caplin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Laura Caplin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Laura Caplin Handles in Chicago
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