Atty. D. Lee Padgitt

Atty. D. Lee Padgitt

Mr. D.

Winnetka Winnetka 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (312) 428-6353 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About D. Lee Padgitt at a glance

D. Lee Padgitt is a Partner based in Winnetka, Illinois, practicing at Padgitt, Padgitt & Peppey Ltd.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on residential, contracts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Utah (1990), Illinois (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1989) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1983). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Winnetka, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. D. Lee Padgitt is a lawyer practicing banking law, contracts, elder law & advocacy and 8 other areas of law
  • D. received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • D. practices at Padgitt, Padgitt & Peppey Ltd. in Winnetka, IL

Practice Areas Explained

D. Lee Padgitt's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

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Probate

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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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Business & Corporate 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 D. Lee Padgitt

Where is D. Lee Padgitt's law office located?
D. Lee Padgitt's law practice is located in Winnetka, Illinois. The firm is Padgitt, Padgitt & Peppey Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Lee Padgitt handle?
D. Lee Padgitt focuses on residential, contracts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has D. Lee Padgitt practiced law?
D. Lee Padgitt has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did D. Lee Padgitt go to law school?
D. Lee Padgitt earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact D. Lee Padgitt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1989
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1990
Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991

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