Atty. Richard Patrick Darke

Atty. Richard Patrick Darke

Richard Patrick Darke is a lawyer practicing commercial and securities litigation, consumer lending litigation, bankruptcy litigation and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Patrick Darke at a glance

Richard Patrick Darke is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Distr (1998) and Indiana (2010). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1998) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A. Finance, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities •American Bar Association •Illinois State Bar Association •The Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Patrick Darke is a lawyer practicing commercial and securities litigation, consumer lending litigation, bankruptcy litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Richard practices at Duane Morris LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Patrick Darke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Patrick Darke 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Richard Patrick Darke is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Richard Patrick Darke

Where is Richard Patrick Darke's law office located?
Richard Patrick Darke's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Patrick Darke handle?
Richard Patrick Darke focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Patrick Darke practiced law?
Richard Patrick Darke has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Richard Patrick Darke go to law school?
Richard Patrick Darke earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.B.A. Finance, 1994).
How can I contact Richard Patrick Darke for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Patrick Darke directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Patrick Darke received?
Richard Patrick Darke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1998
B.B.A. Finance
Western Michigan University
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Distr
Admitted: 1998
Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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