Atty. Nicholas M. Bigoness

Atty. Nicholas M. Bigoness

Nicholas M. Bigoness is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, family law, commercial and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Nicholas M. Bigoness at a glance

Nicholas M. Bigoness is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at John Marshall School of Law (J.D., 1985) and St. Mary of the Plains (B.A., 1980). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas M. Bigoness is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, family law, commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.A. degree from St. Mary of the Plains in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Nicholas practices at VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas M. Bigoness's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Nicholas M. Bigoness is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Nicholas M. Bigoness is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

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 Nicholas M. Bigoness

Where is Nicholas M. Bigoness's law office located?
Nicholas M. Bigoness's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is VanDerGinst Law – Personal Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas M. Bigoness handle?
Nicholas M. Bigoness focuses on personal injury, family law, business, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nicholas M. Bigoness practiced law?
Nicholas M. Bigoness has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Nicholas M. Bigoness go to law school?
Nicholas M. Bigoness earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Nicholas M. Bigoness for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
St. Mary of the Plains
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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