Atty. Caitlin Ellingen Abram

Atty. Caitlin Ellingen Abram

Caitlin Ellingen Abram is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, private client and 1 other area of law. Caitlin received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Caitlin Ellingen Abram at a glance

Caitlin Ellingen Abram is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on trusts and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2006) and University of Michigan (A.B., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Caitlin Ellingen Abram is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, private client and 1 other area of law
  • Caitlin received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Caitlin practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Caitlin Ellingen Abram's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Caitlin Ellingen Abram 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.

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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 Caitlin Ellingen Abram

Where is Caitlin Ellingen Abram's law office located?
Caitlin Ellingen Abram's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Caitlin Ellingen Abram handle?
Caitlin Ellingen Abram focuses on trusts, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Caitlin Ellingen Abram practiced law?
Caitlin Ellingen Abram has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Caitlin Ellingen Abram go to law school?
Caitlin Ellingen Abram earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (A.B., 2003).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2006
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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