Atty. Benjamin S. Mackoff

Atty. Benjamin S. Mackoff

Benjamin S. Mackoff is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, matrimonial law and 29 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 68 yrs experience 68 year
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Profile Summary

About Benjamin S. Mackoff at a glance

Benjamin S. Mackoff is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP. They haand 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1958), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1962), U.S. Supreme Court (1964), and Hopi Tribal Court (1982). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1957) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1953). Actiand member of Illinois State Bar Association Decalogue Society of Lawyers Illinois Judges' Association Mediation Council of Illinois International Academy of Dispute Resolution. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin S. Mackoff is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, matrimonial law and 29 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1953, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • Benjamin practices at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP in Chicago, IL

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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Benjamin S. Mackoff's law office located?
Benjamin S. Mackoff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Benjamin S. Mackoff practiced law?
Benjamin S. Mackoff has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Benjamin S. Mackoff go to law school?
Benjamin S. Mackoff earned their education at (J.D., 1957); (B.A., 1953).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1957
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1953

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1958
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1964
Hopi Tribal Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1995

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