Atty. William John McKenna

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.

Chicago Chicago 75 yrs experience 75 year
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Profile Summary

About William John McKenna at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William John McKenna's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William John McKenna 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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 →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Estate & Trust Litigation

William John McKenna is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William John McKenna is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 John McKenna

Where is William John McKenna's law office located?
William John McKenna's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John McKenna handle?
William John McKenna focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, estate litigation, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William John McKenna practiced law?
William John McKenna has 75+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1951.
Where did William John McKenna go to law school?
William John McKenna earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William John McKenna for a consultation?
You can contact William John McKenna 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 William John McKenna received?
William John McKenna's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1979
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1951

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