Atty. Sean M. Keyvan

Atty. Sean M. Keyvan

Sean M. Keyvan is a lawyer practicing insurance, m&a and private equity, insurance company formation and reorganization and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean M. Keyvan at a glance

Sean M. Keyvan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D Northwestern, 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean M. Keyvan is a lawyer practicing insurance, m&a and private equity, insurance company formation and reorganization and 7 other areas of law
  • Sean M. received a degree from Boston University School of Law in 1995, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Sean M. practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sean M. Keyvan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean M. Keyvan 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sean M. Keyvan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Sean M. Keyvan is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Sean M. Keyvan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

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 Sean M. Keyvan

Where is Sean M. Keyvan's law office located?
Sean M. Keyvan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean M. Keyvan handle?
Sean M. Keyvan focuses on business, m&a, securities, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sean M. Keyvan practiced law?
Sean M. Keyvan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Sean M. Keyvan go to law school?
Sean M. Keyvan earned their education at (J.D Northwestern, 1995).
How can I contact Sean M. Keyvan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D Northwestern
Boston University School of Law
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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