Atty. David Ira Susman

Atty. David Ira Susman

Atty. David Ira Susman is a lawyer practicing inheritance, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About David Ira Susman at a glance

David Ira Susman is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Spitzer Addis & Susman. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1997) and Illinois (1997). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1997) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1989). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. David Ira Susman is a lawyer practicing inheritance, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Spitzer Addis & Susman in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Ira Susman's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 David Ira Susman

Where is David Ira Susman's law office located?
David Ira Susman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Spitzer Addis & Susman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ira Susman handle?
David Ira Susman focuses on probate, estate planning, business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Ira Susman practiced law?
David Ira Susman has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Ira Susman go to law school?
David Ira Susman earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact David Ira Susman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1997
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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