Atty. Susan Devendorf Newman

Atty. Susan Devendorf Newman

Susan Devendorf Newman is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment advice. Susan received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Devendorf Newman at a glance

Susan Devendorf Newman is a employment and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1994) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Susan Devendorf Newman is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment advice
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Susan practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Devendorf Newman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Devendorf Newman 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.

Susan Devendorf Newman 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.

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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 Devendorf Newman

Where is Susan Devendorf Newman's law office located?
Susan Devendorf Newman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Devendorf Newman handle?
Susan Devendorf Newman focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Susan Devendorf Newman practiced law?
Susan Devendorf Newman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Susan Devendorf Newman go to law school?
Susan Devendorf Newman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Susan Devendorf Newman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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