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Charles A. Semmelhack is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), Wisconsin (1985), and California (2004). Educated at Northwestern University (B.A. Economics, 1982) and University of Wisconsin Law School J.D. cum laude University of Wisconsin Law School J.D. 1985 Law Journal: Senior Editor and Writer (—). Active member of Memberships •Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Charles A. Semmelhack is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & creditors' rights, business & corporate law, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
- Charles received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Charles practices at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Charles A. Semmelhack is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Charles A. Semmelhack is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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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