Atty. Rita J. McCarthy
Rita J. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial transactions.
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Rita J. McCarthy is a business and litigation attorney based in River Forest, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1991). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1991) and College of St. Elizabeth (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in River Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rita J. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial transactions
- Rita J. received a B.A. degree from College of St. Elizabeth in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Rita J. practices in River Forest, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Rita J. McCarthy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Rita J. McCarthy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 River Forest 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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