Atty. Lisa L. Tharpe

Atty. Lisa L. Tharpe

Lisa L. Tharpe is a lawyer practicing administrative law, arbitration, antitrust & trade law and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Lisa L. Tharpe at a glance

Lisa L. Tharpe is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, government, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and New York Northern District of Illinois District of Colorado United States Supreme Court Trial Bar fo (2010). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Berkeley B.S. with high honors University of California at Berkeley B.S. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lisa L. Tharpe is a lawyer practicing administrative law, arbitration, antitrust & trade law and 3 other areas of law
  • Lisa received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Lisa practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa L. Tharpe's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Lisa L. Tharpe

Where is Lisa L. Tharpe's law office located?
Lisa L. Tharpe's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa L. Tharpe handle?
Lisa L. Tharpe focuses on securities, litigation, government, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Lisa L. Tharpe practiced law?
Lisa L. Tharpe has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Lisa L. Tharpe go to law school?
Lisa L. Tharpe earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—).
How can I contact Lisa L. Tharpe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1998
University of California at Berkeley B.S. with high honors University of California at Berkeley B.S. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
New York Northern District of Illinois District of Colorado United States Supreme Court Trial Bar fo
Admitted: 2010

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