Atty. Laura Caplin

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 .

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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Caplin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Caplin 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Laura Caplin is one of 77,587 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 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 Laura Caplin

Where is Laura Caplin's law office located?
Laura Caplin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Caplin handle?
Laura Caplin focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Laura Caplin go to law school?
Laura Caplin earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Phi, 2005).
How can I contact Laura Caplin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 2008
B.A. Phi
Johns Hopkins University
- 2005

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