Atty. Colleen Kushner

Atty. Colleen Kushner

Colleen Kushner is a lawyer practicing debt instruments, public/municipal finance, state/local tax issues and 11 other areas of law. Colleen received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

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Profile Summary

About Colleen Kushner at a glance

Colleen Kushner is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Accounting, 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Colleen Kushner is a lawyer practicing debt instruments, public/municipal finance, state/local tax issues and 11 other areas of law
  • Colleen received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Colleen practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Colleen Kushner's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Colleen Kushner

Where is Colleen Kushner's law office located?
Colleen Kushner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chapman And Cutler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colleen Kushner handle?
Colleen Kushner focuses on irs, trusts, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Colleen Kushner practiced law?
Colleen Kushner has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Colleen Kushner go to law school?
Colleen Kushner earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Accounting, 1989).
How can I contact Colleen Kushner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1992
B.S. Accounting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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