Atty. Nicholas Evans Sakellariou

Atty. Nicholas Evans Sakellariou

Nicholas Evans Sakellariou is a lawyer practicing municipal law, labor and employment, education law and 2 other areas of law. Nicholas received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Joliet Joliet 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Nicholas Evans Sakellariou at a glance

Nicholas Evans Sakellariou is a Member based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at McKeown, Fitzgerald, Zollner, Buck, Hutchison & Ruttle. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Trial Bar (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1974) and University of Illinois (B.S.E.E., 1968). Active member of Will County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas Evans Sakellariou is a lawyer practicing municipal law, labor and employment, education law and 2 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Illinois in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Nicholas practices at McKeown, Fitzgerald, Zollner, Buck, Hutchison & Ruttle in Joliet, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Evans Sakellariou's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Joliet 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 Nicholas Evans Sakellariou

Where is Nicholas Evans Sakellariou's law office located?
Nicholas Evans Sakellariou's law practice is located in Joliet, Illinois. The firm is McKeown, Fitzgerald, Zollner, Buck, Hutchison & Ruttle. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Evans Sakellariou handle?
Nicholas Evans Sakellariou focuses on employment, civil rights, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nicholas Evans Sakellariou practiced law?
Nicholas Evans Sakellariou has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Nicholas Evans Sakellariou go to law school?
Nicholas Evans Sakellariou earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S.E.E., 1968).
How can I contact Nicholas Evans Sakellariou for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1974
B.S.E.E.
University of Illinois
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Trial Bar
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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