Atty. Steven Joseph Winger

Atty. Steven Joseph Winger

Steven Joseph Winger is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, college and university law, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a M.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Chicago Chicago 26 Years Experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Joseph Winger at a glance

Steven Joseph Winger is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2001), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 2000) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.A. Philosophy, 1994). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven Joseph Winger is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, college and university law, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Steven received a M.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Steven practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Joseph Winger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Joseph Winger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Steven Joseph Winger

Where is Steven Joseph Winger's law office located?
Steven Joseph Winger's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Joseph Winger handle?
Steven Joseph Winger focuses on employment, business, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven Joseph Winger practiced law?
Steven Joseph Winger has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Steven Joseph Winger go to law school?
Steven Joseph Winger earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (M.A. Philosophy, 1994).
How can I contact Steven Joseph Winger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 2000
M.A. Philosophy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003

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