Atty. Sherry A. Knutson

Atty. Sherry A. Knutson

Atty. Sherry A.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Sherry A. Knutson at a glance

Sherry A. Knutson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1996), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1997), Illinois (2002), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Mich (2002). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Marquette University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Sherry A. Knutson is a lawyer practicing general practice, products liability, clinical trials and 11 other areas of law
  • Sherry received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Sherry practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sherry A. Knutson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Sherry A. Knutson

Where is Sherry A. Knutson's law office located?
Sherry A. Knutson'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 Sherry A. Knutson handle?
Sherry A. Knutson focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sherry A. Knutson practiced law?
Sherry A. Knutson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Sherry A. Knutson go to law school?
Sherry A. Knutson earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Sherry A. Knutson for a consultation?
You can contact Sherry A. Knutson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Mich
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Court
Admitted: 2010

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