Atty. David Allen Charous

Atty. David Allen Charous

David Allen Charous is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, federal taxation and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Northbrook Northbrook 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About David Allen Charous at a glance

David Allen Charous is a Member based in Northbrook, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of David A. Charous. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1984). Educated at DePaul University (LL.M. Taxation, 2002) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1980). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois CPA Society American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Allen Charous is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, federal taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • David practices at Law Office of David A. Charous in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Allen Charous's Areas of Practice

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

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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Tax Law

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

David Allen Charous is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

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

David Allen Charous is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Northbrook 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 David Allen Charous

Where is David Allen Charous's law office located?
David Allen Charous's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of David A. Charous. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Allen Charous handle?
David Allen Charous focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Allen Charous practiced law?
David Allen Charous has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David Allen Charous go to law school?
David Allen Charous earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2002); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact David Allen Charous for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
DePaul University
- 2002
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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