Atty. Nathaniel Whalen

Atty. Nathaniel Whalen

Nathaniel Whalen is a lawyer practicing class action, ethics / professional responsibility, trial. Nathaniel received a degree from Wesleyan University in 2003, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Nathaniel Whalen at a glance

Nathaniel Whalen is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Wesleyan University (B.A Wesleyan, 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nathaniel Whalen is a lawyer practicing class action, ethics / professional responsibility, trial
  • Nathaniel received a degree from Wesleyan University in 2003, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Nathaniel practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Nathaniel Whalen's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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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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Where is Nathaniel Whalen's law office located?
Nathaniel Whalen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nathaniel Whalen handle?
Nathaniel Whalen focuses on class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nathaniel Whalen practiced law?
Nathaniel Whalen has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Nathaniel Whalen go to law school?
Nathaniel Whalen earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A Wesleyan, 2003).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2011
B.A Wesleyan
Wesleyan University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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