Atty. Melissa G. Lafferty
Melissa G. Lafferty is a lawyer practicing general practice.
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Melissa G. Lafferty is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kevin M. Forde, Ltd.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2004). Educated at Loyola University (J.D. Health, 2001) and Miami University (B.A., 1998). Active member of Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa G. Lafferty is a lawyer practicing general practice
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Melissa practices at Kevin M. Forde, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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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 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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