Atty. Peter J. Meyer

Atty. Peter J. Meyer

Peter J. Meyer is a lawyer practicing class action & mdl litigation, commercial litigation, securities and commodities litigation & enforcement.

Chicago Chicago 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (833) 982-7909

Profile Summary

About Peter J. Meyer at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Peter J. Meyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter J. Meyer 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.

Peter J. Meyer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Peter J. Meyer is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter J. Meyer

Where is Peter J. Meyer's law office located?
Peter J. Meyer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter J. Meyer handle?
Peter J. Meyer focuses on business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter J. Meyer practiced law?
Peter J. Meyer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Peter J. Meyer go to law school?
Peter J. Meyer earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.J., 1978).
How can I contact Peter J. Meyer for a consultation?
You can contact Peter J. Meyer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter J. Meyer received?
Peter J. Meyer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1984
B.J.
University of Missouri, Columbia
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1984

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