Atty. John Edwin Fish

Atty. John Edwin Fish

John Edwin Fish is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning and administration, estate tax and 8 other areas of law. John received a degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Deerfield Deerfield 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Edwin Fish at a glance

John Edwin Fish is an Attorney based in Deerfield, Illinois, practforg at John E. Fish, Ltd.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Illinois (B.S. Accountancy, 1976). Serands clients in Deerfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Edwin Fish is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning and administration, estate tax and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at John E. Fish, Ltd. in Deerfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Edwin Fish's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Edwin Fish handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John Edwin Fish 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.

John Edwin Fish is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

John Edwin Fish is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Gift Tax

John Edwin Fish is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg 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 Deerfield 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 John Edwin Fish

Where is John Edwin Fish's law office located?
John Edwin Fish's law practice is located in Deerfield, Illinois. The firm is John E. Fish, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edwin Fish handle?
John Edwin Fish focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Edwin Fish practiced law?
John Edwin Fish has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Edwin Fish go to law school?
John Edwin Fish earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. Accountancy, 1976).
How can I contact John Edwin Fish for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1983
B.S. Accountancy
University of Illinois
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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