Atty. Christopher J. Cummings

Atty. Christopher J. Cummings

Christopher J. Cummings is a lawyer practicing municipal law, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Homewood Homewood 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Cummings's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Cummings handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Christopher J. Cummings 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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 →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher J. Cummings

Where is Christopher J. Cummings's law office located?
Christopher J. Cummings's law practice is located in Homewood, Illinois. The firm is Cummings & Duda, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Cummings handle?
Christopher J. Cummings focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher J. Cummings practiced law?
Christopher J. Cummings has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Christopher J. Cummings go to law school?
Christopher J. Cummings earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Christopher J. Cummings for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher J. Cummings 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.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1984
B.S.
Butler University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
Indiana
Admitted: 1995

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