Atty. Christopher Dunstan Oakes
Atty. Christopher Dunstan Oakes is a lawyer practicing mediation, corporate / incorporation, general practice and 3 other areas of law.
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Christopher Dunstan Oakes is a formation, family law, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Schaumburg, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including trial bar (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988), U.S. Supreme Court (1991), and Wisconsin (2003). Educated at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of London (M.Sc. University, 1984). Serands clients in Schaumburg, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Christopher Dunstan Oakes is a lawyer practicing mediation, corporate / incorporation, general practice and 3 other areas of law
- Christopher received a degree from University of London in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Christopher practices in Schaumburg, IL
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Schaumburg 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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