About King
King Poor was a partner and chair of the Appellate Practice Group.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Michael Gonring Pro Bono Award "Pro Bono Partner of the Year" (2017)
- Best Lawyers in America® (Appellate, Commercial Litigation)
- Illinois Super Lawyers® (2012-present: Business Litigation)
- Leading Lawyers Network (Civil Appellate, Commercial Litigation)
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rated
Professional & Civic Activities
- Appellate Lawyers Association, board of directors (2014–2016)
- Defense Research Institute
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Boulder, Colorado, faculty member
- Village of Winnetka, trustee (2007-2011), Environmental Commission (2008-2011), Zoning Board of Appeals, chair (1988-1991)
- Illinois Attorney General, Commerce Commission Division (1980-1984)
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Education
- Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1979)
- Dartmouth College (A.B., cum laude, 1976)
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (including Trial Bar)
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin