Atty. Sheryl Jaffee Halpern

Atty. Sheryl Jaffee Halpern

Sheryl Jaffee Halpern is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation. Sheryl received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Sheryl Jaffee Halpern at a glance

Sheryl Jaffee Halpern is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Much Shelist, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1993). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1990). Active member of American Bar Association Chicago-Lincoln Inn of Court President of the Chicago-Lincoln American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheryl Jaffee Halpern is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation
  • Sheryl received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Sheryl practices at Much Shelist, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sheryl Jaffee Halpern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheryl Jaffee Halpern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Sheryl Jaffee Halpern

Where is Sheryl Jaffee Halpern's law office located?
Sheryl Jaffee Halpern's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Much Shelist, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheryl Jaffee Halpern handle?
Sheryl Jaffee Halpern focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sheryl Jaffee Halpern practiced law?
Sheryl Jaffee Halpern has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Sheryl Jaffee Halpern go to law school?
Sheryl Jaffee Halpern earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ
Admitted: 1993

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