Atty. Leonard S. Surdyk

Atty. Leonard S. Surdyk

Leonard S. Surdyk is a lawyer practicing insurance, employment practices liability insurance, directors and officers liability and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Leonard S. Surdyk at a glance

Leonard S. Surdyk is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Surdyk & Baker. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1993). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Loyola University (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leonard S. Surdyk is a lawyer practicing insurance, employment practices liability insurance, directors and officers liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Leonard received a B.S. degree from Loyola University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Leonard practices at Surdyk & Baker in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Leonard S. Surdyk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leonard S. Surdyk 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.

Leonard S. Surdyk is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Leonard S. Surdyk is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Leonard S. Surdyk

Where is Leonard S. Surdyk's law office located?
Leonard S. Surdyk's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Surdyk & Baker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leonard S. Surdyk handle?
Leonard S. Surdyk focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Leonard S. Surdyk practiced law?
Leonard S. Surdyk has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Leonard S. Surdyk go to law school?
Leonard S. Surdyk earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Leonard S. Surdyk for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1985
B.S.
Loyola University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Nor
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2009

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