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.
Construction Liability & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 37+ Years Experience
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About William Patrick McElligott at a Glance
William Patrick McElligott is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, slip & fall, litigation, and consumer. 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). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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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- Co., 2006 U.S
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- LEXIS 88947 (N.D
- Ill
- December 8, 2006)
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William Patrick McElligott's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Patrick McElligott handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Criminal Defense in Chicago
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose William Patrick McElligott
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William Patrick McElligott's practice in the field of criminal defense, slip & fall, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Patrick McElligott brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, slip & fall, and litigation, William Patrick McElligott can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means William Patrick McElligott attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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