Atty. Ryan Michael Holmes

Atty. Ryan Michael Holmes

Ryan Michael Holmes is a lawyer practicing probate, trusts, real estate and 8 other areas of law. Ryan received a A.S. degree from Black Hawk College in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan Michael Holmes at a glance

Ryan Michael Holmes is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clark Hill PLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003), Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2004), and Michigan (2017). Educated at Northern Illinois University, School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Black Hawk College (A.S. Knox, 1998). Active member of Chicago and Wisconsin State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ryan Michael Holmes is a lawyer practicing probate, trusts, real estate and 8 other areas of law
  • Ryan received a A.S. degree from Black Hawk College in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Ryan practices at Clark Hill PLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Michael Holmes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Michael Holmes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Ryan Michael Holmes is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Ryan Michael Holmes is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Michael Holmes

Where is Ryan Michael Holmes's law office located?
Ryan Michael Holmes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Clark Hill PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Michael Holmes handle?
Ryan Michael Holmes focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ryan Michael Holmes practiced law?
Ryan Michael Holmes has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Ryan Michael Holmes go to law school?
Ryan Michael Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (A.S. Knox, 1998).
How can I contact Ryan Michael Holmes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University, School of Law
- 2003
A.S. Knox
Black Hawk College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2004
Michigan
Admitted: 2017

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