Atty. Nicole Finitzo

Atty. Nicole Finitzo

Nicole Finitzo is a lawyer practicing corporate law, nonprofit organizations law, federal taxation and 6 other areas of law. Nicole received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicole Finitzo at a glance

Nicole Finitzo is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C (1975). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nicole Finitzo is a lawyer practicing corporate law, nonprofit organizations law, federal taxation and 6 other areas of law
  • Nicole received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Nicole practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Nicole Finitzo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicole Finitzo 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicole Finitzo

Where is Nicole Finitzo's law office located?
Nicole Finitzo's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schiff Hardin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicole Finitzo handle?
Nicole Finitzo focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nicole Finitzo practiced law?
Nicole Finitzo has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Nicole Finitzo go to law school?
Nicole Finitzo earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Nicole Finitzo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1975
B.S.
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C
Admitted: 1975

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