Atty. William Francis Conlon
William Francis Conlon is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, erisa litigation, white collar and 7 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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William Francis Conlon is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970), Iowa (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. (1975). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1970) and Indiana University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Francis Conlon is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, erisa litigation, white collar and 7 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- William practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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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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