Atty. Lisa Velez

Atty. Lisa Velez

Lisa Velez is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, nursing home abuse and neglect, insurance and 4 other areas of law. Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

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Profile Summary

About Lisa Velez at a glance

Lisa Velez is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cassiday Schade LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on product liability, nursing home, litigation, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois at Chicago (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships and Affiliations • Hispanic Lawyers Association • Illinois State Bar Association • Chicago Bar Association • Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lisa Velez is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, nursing home abuse and neglect, insurance and 4 other areas of law
  • Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Lisa practices at Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa Velez's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Health Care 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 Velez

Where is Lisa Velez's law office located?
Lisa Velez's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cassiday Schade LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa Velez handle?
Lisa Velez focuses on product liability, nursing home, litigation, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Lisa Velez practiced law?
Lisa Velez has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
What languages does Lisa Velez speak?
Lisa Velez provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Lisa Velez go to law school?
Lisa Velez earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Lisa Velez for a consultation?
You can contact Lisa Velez 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 Lisa Velez received?
Lisa Velez's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Illinois at Chicago
- 1994

Languages

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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