Atty. Peter Dow Edgerton

Atty. Peter Dow Edgerton

Peter Dow Edgerton is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy, insurance tax and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years.

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Profile Summary

About Peter Dow Edgerton at a glance

Peter Dow Edgerton is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on irs, tax, m&a, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2007) and Cornell University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Dow Edgerton is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy, insurance tax and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Peter practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Dow Edgerton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Dow Edgerton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Peter Dow Edgerton

Where is Peter Dow Edgerton's law office located?
Peter Dow Edgerton'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 Peter Dow Edgerton handle?
Peter Dow Edgerton focuses on irs, tax, m&a, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter Dow Edgerton practiced law?
Peter Dow Edgerton has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Peter Dow Edgerton go to law school?
Peter Dow Edgerton earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Peter Dow Edgerton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2007
B.A.
Cornell University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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