Atty. Stephen John Cummings

Atty. Stephen John Cummings

Stephen John Cummings is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen John Cummings at a glance

Stephen John Cummings is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at O'Connor & Nakos, Ltd.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1998) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen John Cummings is a lawyer practicing workers compensation
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Stephen practices at O'Connor & Nakos, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen John Cummings's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Stephen John Cummings is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Stephen John Cummings

Where is Stephen John Cummings's law office located?
Stephen John Cummings's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is O'Connor & Nakos, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen John Cummings handle?
Stephen John Cummings focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen John Cummings practiced law?
Stephen John Cummings has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Stephen John Cummings go to law school?
Stephen John Cummings earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Stephen John Cummings for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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