Atty. Scott Harold Lerner

Atty. Scott Harold Lerner

Scott Harold Lerner is a lawyer practicing appeals, advertising, litigation. Scott received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 2003, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Harold Lerner at a glance

Scott Harold Lerner is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District (2010). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A. Philosophy, 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Harold Lerner is a lawyer practicing appeals, advertising, litigation
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 2003, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Scott practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Harold Lerner's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Harold Lerner

Where is Scott Harold Lerner's law office located?
Scott Harold Lerner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Harold Lerner handle?
Scott Harold Lerner focuses on litigation, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Harold Lerner practiced law?
Scott Harold Lerner has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Scott Harold Lerner go to law school?
Scott Harold Lerner earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Philosophy, 2003).
How can I contact Scott Harold Lerner for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2010
B.A. Philosophy
Claremont McKenna College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Admitted: 2010

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