Atty. Sally K. Sears Coder
Sally K. Sears Coder is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex commercial litigation, international arbitration.
Complex Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 27+ Years Experience
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About Sally K. Sears Coder at a Glance
Sally K. Sears Coder is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2004). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1999) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1996). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sally K. Sears Coder
- Sally K. Sears Coder is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex commercial litigation, international arbitration
- Sally K. received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Sally K. practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Sally K. Sears Coder's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sally K. Sears Coder handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Sally K. Sears Coder is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
International Law in Chicago
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Sally K. Sears Coder
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Sally K. Sears Coder's practice in the field of business, litigation, adr, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sally K. Sears Coder brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Sally K. Sears Coder can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and adr, Sally K. Sears Coder can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Sally K. Sears Coder attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Sally K. Sears Coder Handles in Chicago
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