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Atty. William Patrick McElligott

Atty. William Patrick McElligott

WILLIAM P. McELLIGOTT, a Shareholder with the Firm and co-chair of its motor carrier and transportation defense group, has over 26 years of experience handling casualty defense litigation with an emphasis on commercial transportation and construction liability.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (872) 270-8545

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About William Patrick McElligott at a glance

William Patrick McElligott is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.. They haand 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1985). Actiand member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • WILLIAM P. McELLIGOTT, a Shareholder with the Firm and co-chair of its motor carrier and transportation defense group, has over 26 years of experience handling casualty defense litigation with an emphasis on commercial transportation and construction liability
  • He also focuses his practice on vehicular accidents, premises liability, consumer fraud litigation, and employment liability claims
  • Bill’s clients include a wide variety of national and local insurance carriers
  • He has a wealth of experience in defending insurance carriers and their insureds in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits
  • Bill has lectured before the Illinois State Bar Association’s Insurance Law Committee and is a frequent lecturer to insurance companies and industry groups on topics relevant to the defense bar
  • Bill practices in a wide array of counties including Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Winnebago and McHenry and is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Bill is a graduate of University of Illinois (B.A.) and Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D.)
  • He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association
  • Reported Decisions - Hornacek v. 5th Ave. Property Management, 959 N.E.2d 173 (Ill.App. 1 Dist
  • September 30, 2011) - Bashaw v
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  • Family Mut
  • Ins
  • Co., 2006 U.S
  • Dist
  • LEXIS 88947 (N.D
  • Ill
  • December 8, 2006)

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is William Patrick McElligott's law office located?
William Patrick McElligott's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William Patrick McElligott practiced law?
William Patrick McElligott has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Patrick McElligott go to law school?
William Patrick McElligott earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1988
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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