Atty. Susan Charles

Atty. Susan Charles

Susan Charles is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, compliance, transactional. Susan received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Charles at a glance

Susan Charles is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1997), California (1999), and Illinois (2000). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1997) and Boston University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan Charles is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, compliance, transactional
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Susan practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Charles's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 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 Susan Charles

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

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 1997
B.A.
Boston University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 1999
Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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