Atty. William Eckhardt Hofmann

Atty. William Eckhardt Hofmann

William Eckhardt Hofmann is a lawyer practicing business, probate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Eckhardt Hofmann at a glance

William Eckhardt Hofmann is a Member based in Homewood, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of William E. Hofmann. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1974) and Carleton College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property Probate Trust) Bar Associations Chicago Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Homewood, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Eckhardt Hofmann is a lawyer practicing business, probate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Law Offices of William E. Hofmann in Homewood, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Eckhardt Hofmann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Eckhardt Hofmann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

William Eckhardt Hofmann 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.

William Eckhardt Hofmann is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

William Eckhardt Hofmann is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William Eckhardt Hofmann is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

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 Homewood 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 William Eckhardt Hofmann

Where is William Eckhardt Hofmann's law office located?
William Eckhardt Hofmann's law practice is located in Homewood, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of William E. Hofmann. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Eckhardt Hofmann handle?
William Eckhardt Hofmann focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Eckhardt Hofmann practiced law?
William Eckhardt Hofmann has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Eckhardt Hofmann go to law school?
William Eckhardt Hofmann earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact William Eckhardt Hofmann for a consultation?
You can contact William Eckhardt Hofmann directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Eckhardt Hofmann received?
William Eckhardt Hofmann's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1974
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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