Atty. Laurette Nitz Petersen
Laurette Nitz Petersen is a lawyer practicing real estate, energy, land use & environmental, commercial leasing, real estate acquisitions and dispositions and 5 other areas of law. Laurette received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Laurette Nitz Petersen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1996) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Laurette Nitz Petersen is a lawyer practicing real estate, energy, land use & environmental, commercial leasing, real estate acquisitions and dispositions and 5 other areas of law
- Laurette received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Laurette practices at Sheppard Mullin in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurette Nitz Petersen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Laurette Nitz Petersen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Laurette Nitz Petersen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Laurette Nitz Petersen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Laurette Nitz Petersen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Laurette Nitz Petersen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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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