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Atty. Rick Charles Shea

Atty. Rick Charles Shea

Rick Charles Shea is a lawyer practicing asbestos litigation, toxic tort litigation, construction and 3 other areas of law. Rick received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Rick Charles Shea at a glance

Rick Charles Shea is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rick Charles Shea is a lawyer practicing asbestos litigation, toxic tort litigation, construction and 3 other areas of law
  • Rick received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Rick practices at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Rick Charles Shea's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick Charles Shea handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Product Liability

Rick Charles Shea is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Rick Charles Shea is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Rick Charles Shea

Where is Rick Charles Shea's law office located?
Rick Charles Shea's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rick Charles Shea handle?
Rick Charles Shea focuses on personal injury, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Rick Charles Shea practiced law?
Rick Charles Shea has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Rick Charles Shea go to law school?
Rick Charles Shea earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Rick Charles Shea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2005
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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