Atty. Maggie Sobota

Atty. Maggie Sobota

Maggie Sobota is a lawyer practicing environmental, climate change and sustainable development, contaminated sites and natural resource damages and 3 other areas of law. Maggie received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

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Profile Summary

About Maggie Sobota at a glance

Maggie Sobota is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2007), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2009), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2011). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maggie Sobota is a lawyer practicing environmental, climate change and sustainable development, contaminated sites and natural resource damages and 3 other areas of law
  • Maggie received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Maggie practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Maggie Sobota's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Maggie Sobota

Where is Maggie Sobota's law office located?
Maggie Sobota's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maggie Sobota handle?
Maggie Sobota focuses on class action, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Maggie Sobota practiced law?
Maggie Sobota has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Maggie Sobota go to law school?
Maggie Sobota earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Maggie Sobota for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2011

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