Atty. William John Nissen
William John Nissen is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, securities and future regulatory, securities litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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William John Nissen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1976) and Northwestern University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William John Nissen is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, securities and future regulatory, securities litigation and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 50 years
- William practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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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