Atty. William Lawrence Becker

Atty. William Lawrence Becker

William Lawrence Becker is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, entertainment law, employee benefits and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Lawrence Becker at a glance

William Lawrence Becker is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin and Tominberg, Ltd.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1969), Illinois (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1975). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1969) and Haverford College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Entertainment Law) Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Lawrence Becker is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, entertainment law, employee benefits and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin and Tominberg, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Lawrence Becker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Lawrence Becker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Lawrence Becker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

William Lawrence Becker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

William Lawrence Becker is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Lawrence Becker

Where is William Lawrence Becker's law office located?
William Lawrence Becker's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin and Tominberg, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lawrence Becker handle?
William Lawrence Becker focuses on employment, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Lawrence Becker practiced law?
William Lawrence Becker has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William Lawrence Becker go to law school?
William Lawrence Becker earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact William Lawrence Becker for a consultation?
You can contact William Lawrence Becker 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 Lawrence Becker received?
William Lawrence Becker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1969
B.A.
Haverford College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1969
Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1983

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