Atty. Peter Ordower
Peter Ordower has been practicing law since 1980, earning accolades as a Leading American Lawyer in commercial litigation for his exceptional legal skills and ethical standards. For over 25 years, he has consistently received high ratings and multiple Client Distinction Awards.
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Peter Ordower is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Peter Ordower. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, contracts, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois A.B. Loyola University of Chicago M.B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Ordower has been practicing law since 1980, earning accolades as a Leading American Lawyer in commercial litigation for his exceptional legal skills and ethical standards
- For over 25 years, he has consistently received high ratings and multiple Client Distinction Awards
- As a former partner at a national litigation firm, Peter’s unique skills extend to class and mass actions
- His extensive experience covers trials and appeals in various courts, along with representation before regulatory bodies such as the IRS
- Peter holds degrees from prestigious institutions including the University of Chicago Law School and Loyola University, underpinned by mediation training
- He serves as an arbitrator and mediator for multiple respected organizations, including FINRA
- His representation spans many industries, underscoring his versatility in handling complex legal matters
- As a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations, Peter is known for his dedication to clients, successfully securing millions in recoveries
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Peter Ordower is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Illinois →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Peter Ordower is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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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