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William John Nissen

PartneratSidley Austin LLP

Chicago, IL

Practicing adr in Chicago since 1976.

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.

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

Main office

Sidley Austin LLP

One S. Dearborn St.

Chicago, IL 60603-2302

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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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