- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 10
- Bar admissions
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William John Nissen is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on ADR, General, and Litigation. William has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- ADR · General · Litigation
- Handles ADR, General, and Litigation matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About William John Nissen: William John Nissen is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on ADR, General, and Litigation. William has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
William John Nissen represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About William John Nissen
William John Nissen is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, securities and future regulatory, securities litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 50 years. William practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL.
Credentials
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D. · 1976
Northwestern University B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2000 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1996 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1989 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1982 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1980 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1980 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1976 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1976 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Chicago and American Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Office locations
Client feedback
What clients say about William John Nissen
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does William John Nissen practice?
William John Nissen focuses on ADR, General, Litigation, and Securities.
Where is William John Nissen located?
William John Nissen primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at One S. Dearborn St..
How experienced is William John Nissen?
William John Nissen has 50 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1976.
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