Atty. Stephen Stern

Atty. Stephen Stern

Stephen Stern is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, labor & employment, civil litigation. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Chicago Chicago 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Stern at a glance

Stephen Stern is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stephen Stern. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1973) and Illinois (1977). Educated at Washington University J.D. (—) and University of Illinois B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Stern is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, labor & employment, civil litigation
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Stephen practices at Stephen Stern in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Stern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Stern 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.

Stephen Stern is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen Stern is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Stephen Stern is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Stern

Where is Stephen Stern's law office located?
Stephen Stern's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Stephen Stern. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Stern handle?
Stephen Stern focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen Stern practiced law?
Stephen Stern has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
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Education

Washington University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Illinois B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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