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Atty. Peter Yong Lee

Atty. Peter Yong Lee

Peter Yong Lee is a lawyer practicing litigation, lawsuits & disputes, consumer protection and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Yong Lee at a glance

Peter Yong Lee is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Peter Kookchin Lee. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, consumer, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982), California (1993), and Illinois (1996). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1973). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Yong Lee is a lawyer practicing litigation, lawsuits & disputes, consumer protection and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Peter practices at Peter Kookchin Lee in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Yong Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Yong Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Peter Yong Lee is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Illinois →

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 Yong Lee

Where is Peter Yong Lee's law office located?
Peter Yong Lee's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Peter Kookchin Lee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Yong Lee handle?
Peter Yong Lee focuses on real estate, litigation, consumer, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter Yong Lee practiced law?
Peter Yong Lee has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Peter Yong Lee go to law school?
Peter Yong Lee earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Peter Yong Lee for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1982
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1973

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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