Atty. Sam J. Cerniglia
Sam J. Cerniglia is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, litigation, appeals.
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Sam J. Cerniglia is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Roddy, Leahy, Guill & Zima Attorneys at Law. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1972), Illinois (1977), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1977). Educated at Marquette University College of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of St. Thomas (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin Workers Compensation Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sam J. Cerniglia is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, litigation, appeals
- Sam received a B.S. degree from University of St. Thomas in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Sam practices at Roddy, Leahy, Guill & Zima Attorneys at Law in Chicago, IL
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Sam J. Cerniglia is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Sam J. Cerniglia is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Sam J. Cerniglia is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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