Atty. Steven Todd Whitmer

Atty. Steven Todd Whitmer

Steven Todd Whitmer is a lawyer practicing commercial, consumer protection, business litigation and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Todd Whitmer at a glance

Steven Todd Whitmer is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, consumer, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2002), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2004). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1997) and Wheaton College (B.A., 1993). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven Todd Whitmer is a lawyer practicing commercial, consumer protection, business litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Steven practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Todd Whitmer's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Steven Todd Whitmer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Steven Todd Whitmer

Where is Steven Todd Whitmer's law office located?
Steven Todd Whitmer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Todd Whitmer handle?
Steven Todd Whitmer focuses on business, litigation, consumer, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven Todd Whitmer practiced law?
Steven Todd Whitmer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Steven Todd Whitmer go to law school?
Steven Todd Whitmer earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Steven Todd Whitmer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1997
B.A.
Wheaton College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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