Atty. Stephen E. Ray

Atty. Stephen E. Ray

Stephen E. Ray is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, complex litigation, arbitration and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 45 Years Experience 45 year
Call (224) 836-1480

Profile Summary

About Stephen E. Ray at a glance

Stephen E. Ray is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stein Ray LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on construction, litigation, government, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1981), and New York (2017). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1981) and Colgate University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American and Chicago Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen E. Ray is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, complex litigation, arbitration and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Stephen practices at Stein Ray LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen E. Ray's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen E. Ray handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

Stephen E. Ray is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Insurance Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Stephen E. Ray is one of 67,021 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 venue, 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 Stephen E. Ray

Where is Stephen E. Ray's law office located?
Stephen E. Ray's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Stein Ray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen E. Ray handle?
Stephen E. Ray focuses on construction, litigation, government, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen E. Ray practiced law?
Stephen E. Ray has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Stephen E. Ray go to law school?
Stephen E. Ray earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Stephen E. Ray for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen E. Ray received?
Stephen E. Ray's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1981
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 2017

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