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About Alan E. Sohn at a glance
Alan E. Sohn is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Alan E. Sohn. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1968) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Alan E. Sohn is a lawyer practicing closely held business law, estate planning, probate and 4 other areas of law
- Alan received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Alan practices at Law Offices of Alan E. Sohn in Chicago, IL
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Alan E. Sohn's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan E. Sohn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Alan E. Sohn is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Alan E. Sohn is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alan E. Sohn is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Alan E. Sohn is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Alan E. Sohn is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 venue, 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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