Atty. Andrew Wayne Ratts

Atty. Andrew Wayne Ratts

Andrew Wayne Ratts is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate, capital markets and 6 other areas of law. Andrew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew Wayne Ratts at a glance

Andrew Wayne Ratts is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1984). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Andrew Wayne Ratts is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate, capital markets and 6 other areas of law
  • Andrew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Andrew practices at Sheppard Mullin in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Wayne Ratts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Wayne Ratts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Andrew Wayne Ratts 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.

Andrew Wayne Ratts is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Andrew Wayne Ratts is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Andrew Wayne Ratts is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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 Andrew Wayne Ratts

Where is Andrew Wayne Ratts's law office located?
Andrew Wayne Ratts's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew Wayne Ratts handle?
Andrew Wayne Ratts focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Andrew Wayne Ratts practiced law?
Andrew Wayne Ratts has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Andrew Wayne Ratts go to law school?
Andrew Wayne Ratts earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Andrew Wayne Ratts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1987
B.S.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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