Atty. Charles L. Mervis

Atty. Charles L. Mervis

Charles L. Mervis is a lawyer practicing real estate, trusts and estates, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Northbrook Northbrook 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (224) 223-8016 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Charles L. Mervis at a glance

Charles L. Mervis is an Of Counsel based in Northbrook, Illinois, practicing at Levun, Goodman & Cohen, LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1967). Educated at Loyola University School of Law, Chicago (J.D., 1967) and Amherst College (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles L. Mervis is a lawyer practicing real estate, trusts and estates, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Charles practices at Levun, Goodman & Cohen, LLP in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles L. Mervis's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Charles L. Mervis is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Charles L. Mervis is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Charles L. Mervis is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Charles L. Mervis is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles L. Mervis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Northbrook 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Northbrook or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles L. Mervis

Where is Charles L. Mervis's law office located?
Charles L. Mervis's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. The firm is Levun, Goodman & Cohen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles L. Mervis handle?
Charles L. Mervis focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles L. Mervis practiced law?
Charles L. Mervis has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Charles L. Mervis go to law school?
Charles L. Mervis earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Charles L. Mervis for a consultation?
You can contact Charles L. Mervis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles L. Mervis received?
Charles L. Mervis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law, Chicago
- 1967
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1967

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.