Atty. Lori Ann Benavides

Atty. Lori Ann Benavides

Atty. Lori Ann Benavides is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, constitutional and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Lori Ann Benavides at a glance

Lori Ann Benavides is a personal injury, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2003), Washington (2006), and Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Northern District (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D. Harvard, 2000) and Seattle University (B.A., 1997). Active member of Washington State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Lori Ann Benavides is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, constitutional and 7 other areas of law
  • Lori received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Lori practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Lori Ann Benavides's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Lori Ann Benavides is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Lori Ann Benavides

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

J.D. Harvard
Harvard Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Seattle University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2003
Washington
Admitted: 2006
Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Northern District
Admitted: 2009
Illinois
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2012

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