Atty. Steven E. Sexton
Steven E. Sexton is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, securities litigation.
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About Steven E. Sexton at a glance
Steven E. Sexton is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2005) and Albion College (B.A., 2001). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven E. Sexton is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, securities litigation
- Steven received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Steven practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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