Background
Ayres, Stephen R. was born on February 6, 1959 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States.
Ayres, Stephen R. was born on February 6, 1959 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States.
De Paul University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1981). University of Illinois (Juris Doctor, 1984).
Worked at Mauck, Bellande & Cheely (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Civil Trial and Appellate Practice, Corporate, Real Estate Financing and Development, Communications Law, Environmental, Toxic Tort, Professional Negligence Defense, Product Liability, Non-Profit and Charitable Corporations, Church and State Issues, and Civil Rights. Admitted to the bar, 1984, Illinois. The unique character of Mauck, Bellande & Cheely is exemplified by the history of its partners, virtually all of whom came from premier Chicago law firms.
Joining together in a common vision of excellence, service to clients, and shared values, the firm is dedicated to offering experienced, high quality service within a context of small firm economy and personalized care.
The firm has received noteworthy attention for its representation of First Amendment Civil Rights litigants, and for its civil litigation defense.
