Atty. Lawrence M. Gavin

Atty. Lawrence M. Gavin

Lawrence M. Gavin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction & development, securities & investment fraud.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Lawrence M. Gavin at a glance

Lawrence M. Gavin is a business, securities, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1972) and Maryknoll College (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lawrence M. Gavin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction & development, securities & investment fraud
  • Lawrence received a A.B. degree from Maryknoll College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Lawrence practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence M. Gavin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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

Lawrence M. Gavin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Lawrence M. Gavin is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Lawrence M. Gavin

Where is Lawrence M. Gavin's law office located?
Lawrence M. Gavin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence M. Gavin handle?
Lawrence M. Gavin focuses on business, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Lawrence M. Gavin practiced law?
Lawrence M. Gavin has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Lawrence M. Gavin go to law school?
Lawrence M. Gavin earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact Lawrence M. Gavin for a consultation?
You can contact Lawrence M. Gavin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Lawrence M. Gavin received?
Lawrence M. Gavin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1972
A.B.
Maryknoll College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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