Atty. Richard Michael Kates

Atty. Richard Michael Kates

Richard Michael Kates is a lawyer practicing class action. Richard received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Highland Park Highland Park 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About Richard Michael Kates at a glance

Richard Michael Kates is a class action attorney based in Highland Park, Illinois. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1965). Educated at University of Chicago J.D. (—) and University of Chicago A.B. (—). Serands clients in Highland Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Michael Kates is a lawyer practicing class action
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Richard practices in Highland Park, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Michael Kates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Michael Kates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

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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 Highland Park 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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Richard Michael Kates's law practice is located in Highland Park, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Richard Michael Kates focuses on class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Michael Kates practiced law?
Richard Michael Kates has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Chicago J.D.
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University of Chicago A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1965

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