Atty. Christopher J. Cummings
Christopher J. Cummings is a lawyer practicing municipal law, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law.
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About Christopher J. Cummings at a glance
Christopher J. Cummings is a Member based in Homewood, Illinois, practicing at Cummings & Duda, Ltd.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and Indiana (1995). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1984) and Butler University (B.S., 1980). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Homewood, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher J. Cummings is a lawyer practicing municipal law, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Christopher practices at Cummings & Duda, Ltd. in Homewood, IL
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Christopher J. Cummings's Areas of Practice
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Christopher J. Cummings is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.
Christopher J. Cummings is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher J. Cummings is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Christopher J. Cummings is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Christopher J. Cummings is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Homewood 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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