Atty. Mark Shawn Ouweleen

Atty. Mark Shawn Ouweleen

Mark Shawn Ouweleen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud. Mark received a degree from Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellow, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Shawn Ouweleen at a glance

Mark Shawn Ouweleen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1994) and Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellow Coker Fellow Editor-in-Chief, Yale Journal of Law and the Humanities Senior Editor, Yale Law Journal Oxford University, Oxford, England, 1987-1990 Rhodes Sch (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Shawn Ouweleen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud
  • Mark received a degree from Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellow, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Mark practices at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Shawn Ouweleen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Shawn Ouweleen

Where is Mark Shawn Ouweleen's law office located?
Mark Shawn Ouweleen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Shawn Ouweleen handle?
Mark Shawn Ouweleen focuses on formation, business, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Shawn Ouweleen practiced law?
Mark Shawn Ouweleen has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Mark Shawn Ouweleen go to law school?
Mark Shawn Ouweleen earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Mark Shawn Ouweleen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellow Coker Fellow Editor-in-Chief, Yale Journal of Law and the Humanities Senior Editor, Yale Law Journal Oxford University, Oxford, England, 1987-1990 Rhodes Sch
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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