Atty. Mark Richard Penney

Atty. Mark Richard Penney

Mark Richard Penney is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, insurance defense, torts and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Richard Penney at a glance

Mark Richard Penney is a personal injury, litigation, environmental, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2000). Educated at Northwestern University (M.A. Princeton, 2002) and Harvard Law School (J.D., 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Richard Penney is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, insurance defense, torts and 4 other areas of law
  • Mark received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2002, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Mark practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Richard Penney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Richard Penney 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.

Mark Richard Penney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Mark Richard Penney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Mark Richard Penney is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Mark Richard Penney is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Mark Richard Penney is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Richard Penney

Where is Mark Richard Penney's law office located?
Mark Richard Penney's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Richard Penney handle?
Mark Richard Penney focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Richard Penney practiced law?
Mark Richard Penney has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Mark Richard Penney go to law school?
Mark Richard Penney earned their education at (M.A. Princeton, 2002); (J.D., 2000).
How can I contact Mark Richard Penney for a consultation?
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Education

M.A. Princeton
Northwestern University
- 2002
J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2000

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