Atty. Stephen Patrick Bedell
Atty. Stephen Patrick Bedell is a lawyer practicing securities enforcement & litigation.
Securities Enforcement Litigation Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Patrick Bedell at a Glance
Stephen Patrick Bedell is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, S (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1987). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law J.D. (—) and Xavier University H.A.B. Xavier University with honors (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Patrick Bedell
- Atty. Stephen Patrick Bedell is a lawyer practicing securities enforcement & litigation
- Stephen received a degree from Xavier University, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Stephen practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Stephen Patrick Bedell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Patrick Bedell's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Patrick Bedell brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, S, and U.S. Supreme Court, Stephen Patrick Bedell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Stephen Patrick Bedell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Stephen Patrick Bedell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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