Atty. Peter M. Ellis

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.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter M. Ellis at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Peter M. Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter M. Ellis 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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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 M. Ellis

Where is Peter M. Ellis's law office located?
Peter M. Ellis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter M. Ellis handle?
Peter M. Ellis focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter M. Ellis practiced law?
Peter M. Ellis has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Peter M. Ellis go to law school?
Peter M. Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Peter M. Ellis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District o
Admitted: 2000

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