Atty. Laura Nishimura

Atty. Laura Nishimura

Laura Nishimura is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation, corporate, complex tort and casualty and 2 other areas of law. Laura received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 2003, and has been licensed for 7 years.

Chicago Chicago 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Nishimura at a glance

Laura Nishimura is a personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2019). Educated at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (J.D., 2019) and University of Washington (B.S., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laura Nishimura is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation, corporate, complex tort and casualty and 2 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 2003, and has been licensed for 7 years
  • Laura practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Nishimura's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Laura Nishimura is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Laura Nishimura is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Laura Nishimura is one of 454,532 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laura Nishimura

Where is Laura Nishimura's law office located?
Laura Nishimura's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Nishimura handle?
Laura Nishimura focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Laura Nishimura practiced law?
Laura Nishimura has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Laura Nishimura go to law school?
Laura Nishimura earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Laura Nishimura for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- 2019
B.S.
University of Washington
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2019

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