Atty. Mark Jay Schechter
Mark Jay Schechter is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Mark Jay Schechter is a workers comp attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1973). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Jay Schechter is a lawyer practicing workers compensation
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Mark practices in Chicago, IL
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 venue, 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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