Atty. Timothy A. Duffy

Atty. Timothy A. Duffy

Timothy A. Duffy is a lawyer practicing litigation, corporate & incorporation, appeals and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy A. Duffy at a glance

Timothy A. Duffy is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on formation, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits U. (1994). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1994) and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Timothy A. Duffy is a lawyer practicing litigation, corporate & incorporation, appeals and 4 other areas of law
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Timothy practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy A. Duffy's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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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 Timothy A. Duffy

Where is Timothy A. Duffy's law office located?
Timothy A. Duffy'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 Timothy A. Duffy handle?
Timothy A. Duffy focuses on formation, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Timothy A. Duffy practiced law?
Timothy A. Duffy has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Timothy A. Duffy go to law school?
Timothy A. Duffy earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Timothy A. Duffy for a consultation?
You can contact Timothy A. Duffy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Timothy A. Duffy received?
Timothy A. Duffy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1994
B.A.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits U.
Admitted: 1994

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