Atty. William Kent Carter

Atty. William Kent Carter

William Kent Carter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 11, banking & financial institutions, corporate restructuring & bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About William Kent Carter at a glance

William Kent Carter is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clark Hill PLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, foreclosure, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Easter (1997). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Kent Carter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 11, banking & financial institutions, corporate restructuring & bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Clark Hill PLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Kent Carter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Kent Carter 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 Kent Carter is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

William Kent Carter is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Foreclosure Defense

William Kent Carter is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Kent Carter

Where is William Kent Carter's law office located?
William Kent Carter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Clark Hill PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Kent Carter handle?
William Kent Carter focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, foreclosure, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Kent Carter practiced law?
William Kent Carter has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Kent Carter go to law school?
William Kent Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact William Kent Carter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Easter
Admitted: 1997

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