Atty. Peter Petrakis
Peter Petrakis is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment & labor, ethics & professional responsibility. Peter received a A.B. degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Peter Petrakis is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States Supreme Court United States Courts of Appeals (Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, S (1976) and Indiana (2008). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Loyola University Chicago (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Petrakis is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment & labor, ethics & professional responsibility
- Peter received a A.B. degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Peter practices at Cozen O'Connor in Chicago, IL
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter Petrakis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter Petrakis 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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