Atty. Scott Douglas Spears

Atty. Scott Douglas Spears

Scott Douglas Spears is a lawyer practicing municipal law & land use, litigation & dispute resolution, business transactions and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Douglas Spears at a glance

Scott Douglas Spears is a City of Chicago - Law Dept. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2001) and Northern Illinois University (B.S. Political, 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Douglas Spears is a lawyer practicing municipal law & land use, litigation & dispute resolution, business transactions and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Scott practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Douglas Spears's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Construction Law

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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 Douglas Spears

Where is Scott Douglas Spears's law office located?
Scott Douglas Spears's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Douglas Spears handle?
Scott Douglas Spears focuses on business, zoning, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Douglas Spears practiced law?
Scott Douglas Spears has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Scott Douglas Spears go to law school?
Scott Douglas Spears earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Political, 1995).
How can I contact Scott Douglas Spears for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2001
B.S. Political
Northern Illinois University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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