About King

King Poor was a partner and chair of the Appellate Practice Practice Group.

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, Colo., 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
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