Atty. Chris G. Chipain

Atty. Chris G. Chipain

Chris G. Chipain is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, tax and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Chris G. Chipain at a glance

Chris G. Chipain is a trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991), and Arizona (1993). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1991) and Arizona State University (B.S. Accounting, 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris G. Chipain is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, tax and 2 other areas of law
  • Chris received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Chris practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Chris G. Chipain's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Chris G. Chipain is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.

Chris G. Chipain 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.

Chris G. Chipain is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Chris G. Chipain is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Chris G. Chipain is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 Chris G. Chipain

Where is Chris G. Chipain's law office located?
Chris G. Chipain's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris G. Chipain handle?
Chris G. Chipain focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Chris G. Chipain practiced law?
Chris G. Chipain has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Chris G. Chipain go to law school?
Chris G. Chipain earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Accounting, 1988).
How can I contact Chris G. Chipain for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1991
B.S. Accounting
Arizona State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Arizona
Admitted: 1993

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