Atty. William Charles Staes

Atty. William Charles Staes

William Charles Staes is a lawyer practicing insurance, commercial litigation, mediation and 3 other areas of law. William received a J.D., cum laude degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 2013, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Chicago Chicago 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About William Charles Staes at a glance

William Charles Staes is a business, m&a, litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2014). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2013). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Charles Staes is a lawyer practicing insurance, commercial litigation, mediation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a J.D., cum laude degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 2013, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Charles Staes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Charles Staes 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.

William Charles Staes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Charles Staes is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Charles Staes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Charles Staes is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Charles Staes is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 William Charles Staes

Where is William Charles Staes's law office located?
William Charles Staes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Charles Staes handle?
William Charles Staes focuses on business, m&a, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Charles Staes practiced law?
William Charles Staes has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did William Charles Staes go to law school?
William Charles Staes earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact William Charles Staes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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