Atty. Brett Nolan

Atty. Brett Nolan

Brett Nolan is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, gaming, class action and multi-party litigation and 8 other areas of law. Brett received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Brett Nolan at a glance

Brett Nolan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Taft. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, class action, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1998). Educated at Washington University at St. Louis School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1995). Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brett Nolan is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, gaming, class action and multi-party litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Brett received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Brett practices at Taft in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brett Nolan's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

Brett Nolan is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Brett Nolan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Brett Nolan is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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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 Brett Nolan

Where is Brett Nolan's law office located?
Brett Nolan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brett Nolan handle?
Brett Nolan focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, class action, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brett Nolan practiced law?
Brett Nolan has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brett Nolan go to law school?
Brett Nolan earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Brett Nolan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University at St. Louis School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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