Atty. William Walter Leathem

Atty. William Walter Leathem

William Walter Leathem is a lawyer practicing social security, litigation, erisa and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About William Walter Leathem at a glance

William Walter Leathem is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jacobs, Burns, Orlove, Stanton & Hernandez. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, bankruptcy, ssd, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1982). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Walter Leathem is a lawyer practicing social security, litigation, erisa and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices at Jacobs, Burns, Orlove, Stanton & Hernandez in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Walter Leathem's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Walter Leathem 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 Walter Leathem is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Walter Leathem is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Walter Leathem is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

William Walter Leathem is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

William Walter Leathem is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Walter Leathem

Where is William Walter Leathem's law office located?
William Walter Leathem's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jacobs, Burns, Orlove, Stanton & Hernandez. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Walter Leathem handle?
William Walter Leathem focuses on employment, bankruptcy, ssd, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Walter Leathem practiced law?
William Walter Leathem has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Walter Leathem go to law school?
William Walter Leathem earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact William Walter Leathem for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1989
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1982

Bar Admissions

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

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