Atty. Scott A. Brainerd
Scott A. Brainerd is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, real estate.
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Scott A. Brainerd is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Scott A. Brainerd, Ltd.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on real estate, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1982) and Syracuse University (B.A. Syracuse, 1977). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott A. Brainerd is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, real estate
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Scott practices at Scott A. Brainerd, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Scott A. Brainerd is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Scott A. Brainerd is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott A. Brainerd is one of 409,070 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 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.
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