Atty. Peter M. Ellis
Peter M. Ellis is a lawyer practicing business, product liability and toxic torts, franchise and distribution and 2 other areas of law.
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Peter M. Ellis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1998) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District o (2000). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1998) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1994). Active member of Chicago, American (Co-Chair, Membership, Section of Litigation) and National Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter M. Ellis is a lawyer practicing business, product liability and toxic torts, franchise and distribution and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Peter practices at Reed Smith LLP 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 M. Ellis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter M. Ellis is one of 454,532 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 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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