Atty. Paul J. McBreen

Atty. Paul J. McBreen

Paul J. McBreen is a lawyer practicing commercial and general litigation, appellate practice, aviation and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul J. McBreen at a glance

Paul J. McBreen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McBreen & Kopko LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, appellate, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986). Educated at DePaul University College of Law, Chicago (J.D., 1986) and University of Denver (B.A., 1983). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul J. McBreen is a lawyer practicing commercial and general litigation, appellate practice, aviation and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Denver in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Paul practices at McBreen & Kopko LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. McBreen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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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 J. McBreen

Where is Paul J. McBreen's law office located?
Paul J. McBreen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McBreen & Kopko LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul J. McBreen handle?
Paul J. McBreen focuses on business, product liability, litigation, appellate, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul J. McBreen practiced law?
Paul J. McBreen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Paul J. McBreen go to law school?
Paul J. McBreen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Paul J. McBreen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago
- 1986
B.A.
University of Denver
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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