Atty. Phyllis W. Monks

Atty. Phyllis W. Monks

Phyllis W. Monks is a lawyer practicing commercial law, litigation, corporate law.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Phyllis W. Monks at a glance

Phyllis W. Monks is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York at Albany (M.S., 1973). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phyllis W. Monks is a lawyer practicing commercial law, litigation, corporate law
  • Phyllis received a M.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1973, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Phyllis practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Phyllis W. Monks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phyllis W. Monks 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Phyllis W. Monks

Where is Phyllis W. Monks's law office located?
Phyllis W. Monks's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phyllis W. Monks handle?
Phyllis W. Monks focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Phyllis W. Monks practiced law?
Phyllis W. Monks has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Phyllis W. Monks go to law school?
Phyllis W. Monks earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (M.S., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1985
M.S.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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