Atty. William John McKenna
William John McKenna is a lawyer practicing asset acquisition, bankruptcy & business reorganizations, business litigation & dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law. William John received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1975, and has been licensed for 75 years.
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William John McKenna is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, estate litigation, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1951). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1979) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William John McKenna is a lawyer practicing asset acquisition, bankruptcy & business reorganizations, business litigation & dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law
- William John received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1975, and has been licensed for 75 years
- William John practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William John McKenna is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
William John McKenna is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
William John McKenna is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
William John McKenna is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →
William John McKenna is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →
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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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