Atty. Patrick Scott Casey
Patrick Scott Casey is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, investment funds, advisers and derivatives, labor, employment and immigration and 5 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 42+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Scott Casey at a Glance
Patrick Scott Casey is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, immigration, securities, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1981). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Scott Casey
- Patrick Scott Casey is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, investment funds, advisers and derivatives, labor, employment and immigration and 5 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Patrick practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Scott Casey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Scott Casey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Workplace Discrimination in Chicago
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Patrick Scott Casey is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Immigration Law in Chicago
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Patrick Scott Casey is one of 40,259 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →
Securities Law in Chicago
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Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Patrick Scott Casey is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Patrick Scott Casey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Scott Casey's practice in the field of discrimination, employment, immigration, securities, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Scott Casey brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Patrick Scott Casey can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, employment, and immigration, Patrick Scott Casey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Patrick Scott Casey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick Scott Casey Handles in Chicago
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