Atty. Lionel William Weaver

Atty. Lionel William Weaver

Lionel William Weaver is a lawyer practicing commercial, appellate, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Lionel received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Lionel William Weaver at a glance

Lionel William Weaver is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illin (2001). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lionel William Weaver is a lawyer practicing commercial, appellate, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Lionel received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Lionel practices at Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Lionel William Weaver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lionel William Weaver 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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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Lionel William Weaver

Where is Lionel William Weaver's law office located?
Lionel William Weaver's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lionel William Weaver handle?
Lionel William Weaver focuses on business, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Lionel William Weaver practiced law?
Lionel William Weaver has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Lionel William Weaver go to law school?
Lionel William Weaver earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Lionel William Weaver for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2000
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illin
Admitted: 2001

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