Atty. Susan Peters Schaefer

Atty. Susan Peters Schaefer

Susan Peters Schaefer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, esops, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Peters Schaefer at a glance

Susan Peters Schaefer is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, m&a, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Susan Peters Schaefer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, esops, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Susan practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Peters Schaefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Peters Schaefer 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Susan Peters Schaefer is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Peters Schaefer

Where is Susan Peters Schaefer's law office located?
Susan Peters Schaefer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Peters Schaefer handle?
Susan Peters Schaefer focuses on employment, m&a, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Susan Peters Schaefer practiced law?
Susan Peters Schaefer has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Susan Peters Schaefer go to law school?
Susan Peters Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Susan Peters Schaefer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Susan Peters Schaefer received?
Susan Peters Schaefer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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