Atty. Vik Puri
Vik Puri is a lawyer practicing banking, restructuring, insolvency and workouts. Vik received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Banking & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 33+ Years Experience
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About Vik Puri at a Glance
Vik Puri is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Vik Puri
- Vik Puri is a lawyer practicing banking, restructuring, insolvency and workouts
- Vik received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Vik practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago, IL
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Vik Puri's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Vik Puri handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Chicago
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Vik Puri
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Vik Puri's practice in the field of business and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Vik Puri brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and bankruptcy, Vik Puri can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Vik Puri attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Vik Puri Handles in Chicago
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