Atty. Scott A. Calkins

Atty. Scott A. Calkins

Instructor, Creighton University School of Law 1996-1998.

Rockford Rockford 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Scott A. Calkins at a glance

Scott A. Calkins is a Retired Partner based in Rockford, Illinois, practicing at Reno & Zahm LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1995), Illinois (2005), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se (2005). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Winnebago County, Illinois State and Nebraska State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Instructor, Creighton University School of Law 1996-1998

Practice Areas Explained

Scott A. Calkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott A. Calkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Rockford 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 Scott A. Calkins

Where is Scott A. Calkins's law office located?
Scott A. Calkins's law practice is located in Rockford, Illinois. The firm is Reno & Zahm LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott A. Calkins handle?
Scott A. Calkins focuses on business, real estate, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott A. Calkins practiced law?
Scott A. Calkins has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Scott A. Calkins go to law school?
Scott A. Calkins earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Scott A. Calkins received?
Scott A. Calkins's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1991

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se
Admitted: 2005

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