Atty. Peter John Kocoras

Atty. Peter John Kocoras

Peter John Kocoras is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, complex civil litigation, securities litigation and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Peter John Kocoras at a glance

Peter John Kocoras is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1993) and Indiana University (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter John Kocoras is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, complex civil litigation, securities litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Peter practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter John Kocoras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter John Kocoras 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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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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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 John Kocoras

Where is Peter John Kocoras's law office located?
Peter John Kocoras's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter John Kocoras handle?
Peter John Kocoras focuses on business, white collar, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter John Kocoras practiced law?
Peter John Kocoras has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter John Kocoras go to law school?
Peter John Kocoras earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1993
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993

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