Atty. Mark Allen Carter

Atty. Mark Allen Carter

Mr. Mark Allen Carter is a lawyer practicing reorganization law, commercial transactions, business acquisitions and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Allen Carter at a glance

Mark Allen Carter is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, creditor rights, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois (1988), and U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana (2002). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chairman - Business and Securities Law Section Council, Illinois State Bar Association Member - American Bankruptcy Institute Member - Turnaround Management Association Member - Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Mark Allen Carter is a lawyer practicing reorganization law, commercial transactions, business acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Mark practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Allen Carter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Allen Carter 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mark Allen Carter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Mark Allen Carter is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Securities 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 Mark Allen Carter

Where is Mark Allen Carter's law office located?
Mark Allen Carter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Allen Carter handle?
Mark Allen Carter focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, creditor rights, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Allen Carter practiced law?
Mark Allen Carter has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Mark Allen Carter go to law school?
Mark Allen Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Mark Allen Carter for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Allen Carter 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 Mark Allen Carter received?
Mark Allen Carter's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1988
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2002

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