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Atty. Scott Christopher Fanning

Atty. Scott Christopher Fanning

Scott Christopher Fanning is a lawyer practicing labor and employment defense, federal trial practice, immigration law and 5 other areas of law. Scott received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Christopher Fanning at a glance

Scott Christopher Fanning is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, immigration, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois (J.D., 2007) and University of Illinois, Urbana Class of 2004 (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Christopher Fanning is a lawyer practicing labor and employment defense, federal trial practice, immigration law and 5 other areas of law
  • Scott received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Scott practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Christopher Fanning's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Scott Christopher Fanning is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Scott Christopher Fanning is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Scott Christopher Fanning

Where is Scott Christopher Fanning's law office located?
Scott Christopher Fanning's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Christopher Fanning handle?
Scott Christopher Fanning focuses on formation, employment, immigration, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Christopher Fanning practiced law?
Scott Christopher Fanning has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Scott Christopher Fanning go to law school?
Scott Christopher Fanning earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (—).
How can I contact Scott Christopher Fanning for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- 2007
University of Illinois, Urbana Class of 2004
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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