Atty. Christine M. Rhode
Christine M. Rhode is a lawyer practicing business succession, estate and trust administration, estate planning: wills & trusts and 2 other areas of law.
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Christine M. Rhode is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1973). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1973) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association (Chairman, Division I of Probate Practice Committee, 1981-1982) Chicago Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christine M. Rhode is a lawyer practicing business succession, estate and trust administration, estate planning: wills & trusts and 2 other areas of law
- Christine received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Christine practices at Vedder Price in Chicago, IL
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Christine M. Rhode is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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