Atty. Samuel John Erkonen

Atty. Samuel John Erkonen

Samuel John Erkonen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust / trade law, administrative law and 3 other areas of law. Samuel received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Samuel John Erkonen at a glance

Samuel John Erkonen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Howe & Hutton, Ltd.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), Illinois (1990), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1999). Educated at Kent College of Law (LL.M. Washington, 1996) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1986). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Samuel John Erkonen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust / trade law, administrative law and 3 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Samuel practices at Howe & Hutton, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel John Erkonen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel John Erkonen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Samuel John Erkonen

Where is Samuel John Erkonen's law office located?
Samuel John Erkonen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Howe & Hutton, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel John Erkonen handle?
Samuel John Erkonen focuses on contracts, business, real estate, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Samuel John Erkonen practiced law?
Samuel John Erkonen has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Samuel John Erkonen go to law school?
Samuel John Erkonen earned their education at (LL.M. Washington, 1996); (B.B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Samuel John Erkonen for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Washington
Kent College of Law
- 1996
B.B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1986

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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