Atty. Michael James Faris
Michael James Faris is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, securities & investment fraud, securities litigation and professional liability and 1 other area of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Michael James Faris is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Latham & Watkins LLP. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990) and Washington (1999). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1989) and Harvard University (A.B., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael James Faris is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, securities & investment fraud, securities litigation and professional liability and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago, IL
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Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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