Atty. Colleen Campbell Root

Atty. Colleen Campbell Root

Ms. Colleen Campbell Root is a lawyer practicing oil & gas, real estate, wills-trusts-probate and 2 other areas of law.

Winnetka Winnetka 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Colleen Campbell Root at a glance

Colleen Campbell Root is a trusts, probate, real estate, elder law, and environmental attorney based in Winnetka, Illinois. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1977) and Texas (1979). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1977) and Wilson College (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in Winnetka, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Colleen Campbell Root is a lawyer practicing oil & gas, real estate, wills-trusts-probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Colleen received a A.B. degree from Wilson College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Colleen practices in Winnetka, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Colleen Campbell Root's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colleen Campbell Root handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Winnetka 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 Colleen Campbell Root

Where is Colleen Campbell Root's law office located?
Colleen Campbell Root's law practice is located in Winnetka, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colleen Campbell Root handle?
Colleen Campbell Root focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, elder law, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Colleen Campbell Root practiced law?
Colleen Campbell Root has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Colleen Campbell Root go to law school?
Colleen Campbell Root earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact Colleen Campbell Root for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1977
A.B.
Wilson College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977
Texas
Admitted: 1979

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