Atty. Rina Lydia Scates

Atty. Rina Lydia Scates

Rina Lydia Scates is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution. Rina received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Rina Lydia Scates at a glance

Rina Lydia Scates is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at Brigham Young University Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of Utah (B.S., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rina Lydia Scates is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution
  • Rina received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Rina practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Rina Lydia Scates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rina Lydia Scates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Where is Rina Lydia Scates's law office located?
Rina Lydia Scates's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rina Lydia Scates handle?
Rina Lydia Scates focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Rina Lydia Scates practiced law?
Rina Lydia Scates has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Rina Lydia Scates go to law school?
Rina Lydia Scates earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University Law School
- 2005
B.S.
University of Utah
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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