Atty. Niraj Mahendra Patel

Atty. Niraj Mahendra Patel

Niraj Mahendra Patel is a lawyer practicing investment funds, advisers and derivatives, commodity pools, fund of funds and 2 other areas of law. Niraj received a M.B.A. degree from Indiana University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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About Niraj Mahendra Patel at a glance

Niraj Mahendra Patel is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Indiana University (M.B.A. Northwestern, 2004). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Niraj Mahendra Patel is a lawyer practicing investment funds, advisers and derivatives, commodity pools, fund of funds and 2 other areas of law
  • Niraj received a M.B.A. degree from Indiana University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Niraj practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Niraj Mahendra Patel's Areas of Practice

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

Securities 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 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 Niraj Mahendra Patel's law office located?
Niraj Mahendra Patel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Niraj Mahendra Patel handle?
Niraj Mahendra Patel focuses on securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Niraj Mahendra Patel practiced law?
Niraj Mahendra Patel has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Niraj Mahendra Patel go to law school?
Niraj Mahendra Patel earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (M.B.A. Northwestern, 2004).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2007
M.B.A. Northwestern
Indiana University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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