Atty. Barbara C. Chua

Atty. Barbara C. Chua

Barbara C. Chua is a lawyer practicing tax planning, real estate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara C. Chua at a glance

Barbara C. Chua is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jay Zabel & Associates, Ltd.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1996) and DePaul University (B.S.C., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara C. Chua is a lawyer practicing tax planning, real estate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.S.C. degree from DePaul University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Barbara practices at Jay Zabel & Associates, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara C. Chua's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara C. Chua 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Barbara C. Chua 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.

Barbara C. Chua 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.

Barbara C. Chua 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 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 Barbara C. Chua

Where is Barbara C. Chua's law office located?
Barbara C. Chua's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jay Zabel & Associates, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara C. Chua handle?
Barbara C. Chua 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 Barbara C. Chua practiced law?
Barbara C. Chua has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Barbara C. Chua go to law school?
Barbara C. Chua earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.C., 1991).
How can I contact Barbara C. Chua for a consultation?
You can contact Barbara C. Chua 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.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1996
B.S.C.
DePaul University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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