Atty. Paul McCarthy

Atty. Paul McCarthy

Paul McCarthy is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, corporate restructuring and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1961, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul McCarthy at a glance

Paul McCarthy is a business and m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972). Educated at University of Chicago (M.C.L. University, 1966) and Cornell University (A.B., 1961). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul McCarthy is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, corporate restructuring and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1961, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Paul practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul McCarthy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul McCarthy 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.

Paul McCarthy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Paul McCarthy is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

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 McCarthy

Where is Paul McCarthy's law office located?
Paul McCarthy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul McCarthy handle?
Paul McCarthy focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul McCarthy practiced law?
Paul McCarthy has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Paul McCarthy go to law school?
Paul McCarthy earned their education at (M.C.L. University, 1966); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact Paul McCarthy for a consultation?
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Education

M.C.L. University
University of Chicago
- 1966
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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