Atty. Peter R Jennetten
Peter R. Jennetten joined Quinn Johnston in 1996 and concentrates his practice on litigation of municipal tort liability claims and civil rights and discrimination claims.
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Peter R Jennetten is a Partner based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Quinn Johnston. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, slip & fall, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2002), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1996) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Civil Rights Seminar Committee) United States District Court of the Central District of Illinois (Local Rules Committee, Peoria County and Illinois State Bar Associations American Inns of Court Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Peter R. Jennetten joined Quinn Johnston in 1996 and concentrates his practice on litigation of municipal tort liability claims and civil rights and discrimination claims
- He also has significant experience representing clients in legal disputes relating to premises liability, construction litigation, employment law, insurance coverage and analysis litigation, appellate practice, and general negligence
- While Peter continues to handle a variety of personal injury matters, his practice increasingly focuses on federal court litigation, particularly the defense of law enforcement officers, jail medical staff and other government officials in civil rights cases
- He also regularly argues cases in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Senior Articles Editor, Georgetown University Law Review
- Chairman, Environmental Law Forum
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Peter R Jennetten's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter R Jennetten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 R Jennetten is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter R Jennetten is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Peter R Jennetten is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →
Peter R Jennetten is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Peter R Jennetten is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Peoria 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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