Atty. Barbara Merrey Decoster
Barbara Merrey Decoster is a lawyer practicing litigation in state and federal courts, collections, commercial and 13 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Barbara Merrey Decoster is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barbara M. DeCoster. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on car accidents, trusts, contracts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1990), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1993). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1978) and George Washington University (B.A. Stanford, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Women's Bar Association of Illinois. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barbara Merrey Decoster is a lawyer practicing litigation in state and federal courts, collections, commercial and 13 other areas of law
- Barbara received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Barbara practices at Barbara M. DeCoster in Chicago, IL
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Barbara Merrey Decoster is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Barbara Merrey Decoster is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Barbara Merrey Decoster is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
Barbara Merrey Decoster is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Barbara Merrey Decoster is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 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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