Atty. Ted H. Zook

Atty. Ted H. Zook

Ted H. Zook is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, venture capital and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Ted H. Zook at a glance

Ted H. Zook is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A. Accounting, 1985). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ted H. Zook is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, venture capital and 1 other area of law
  • Ted received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Ted practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ted H. Zook's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ted H. Zook is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Ted H. Zook

Where is Ted H. Zook's law office located?
Ted H. Zook's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ted H. Zook handle?
Ted H. Zook focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ted H. Zook practiced law?
Ted H. Zook has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Ted H. Zook go to law school?
Ted H. Zook earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Accounting, 1985).
How can I contact Ted H. Zook for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1988
B.A. Accounting
Illinois Wesleyan University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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