Atty. Paul Ely Starkman

Atty. Paul Ely Starkman

Paul Ely Starkman is a lawyer practicing litigation, employee benefits, employment discrimination law and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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Profile Summary

About Paul Ely Starkman at a glance

Paul Ely Starkman is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clark Hill PLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1995). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1984) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Ely Starkman is a lawyer practicing litigation, employee benefits, employment discrimination law and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Paul practices at Clark Hill PLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Ely Starkman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Ely Starkman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Paul Ely Starkman

Where is Paul Ely Starkman's law office located?
Paul Ely Starkman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Clark Hill PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Ely Starkman handle?
Paul Ely Starkman focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul Ely Starkman practiced law?
Paul Ely Starkman has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Paul Ely Starkman go to law school?
Paul Ely Starkman earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Paul Ely Starkman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1984
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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