Atty. Richard Lee Dees
Richard Lee Dees is a lawyer practicing closely held business, executive compensation, pass-through and 1 other area of law. Richard Lee received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Richard Lee Dees is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Southern Illinois University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State and American (Chair, Agriculture Committee, Tax Section) Bar Assns and American Agricultural Law Assn Advisers to Family Held Enterprises. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Lee Dees is a lawyer practicing closely held business, executive compensation, pass-through and 1 other area of law
- Richard Lee received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Richard Lee practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL
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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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