Atty. Peter J. Meyer
Peter J. Meyer is a lawyer practicing class action & mdl litigation, commercial litigation, securities and commodities litigation & enforcement.
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Peter J. Meyer is a business, class action, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar, Western District of Michigan (1984). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Missouri, Columbia (B.J., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities Mr and Meyer is a member of the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter J. Meyer is a lawyer practicing class action & mdl litigation, commercial litigation, securities and commodities litigation & enforcement
- Peter received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Peter practices in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter J. Meyer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Peter J. Meyer is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter J. Meyer is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 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.
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