Atty. Deborah Browne Cole

Atty. Deborah Browne Cole

Deborah Browne Cole is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business succession planning, probate and guardianships and 6 other areas of law. Deborah received a B.S. degree from Bradley University in 1972, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Browne Cole at a glance

Deborah Browne Cole is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hoogendoorn & Talbot. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on residential, formation, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Bradley University (B.S. Washington, 1972). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Browne Cole is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business succession planning, probate and guardianships and 6 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.S. degree from Bradley University in 1972, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Deborah practices at Hoogendoorn & Talbot in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Browne Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Business Formation

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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

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Deborah Browne Cole

Where is Deborah Browne Cole's law office located?
Deborah Browne Cole's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hoogendoorn & Talbot. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Browne Cole handle?
Deborah Browne Cole focuses on residential, formation, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Deborah Browne Cole practiced law?
Deborah Browne Cole has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Deborah Browne Cole go to law school?
Deborah Browne Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Washington, 1972).
How can I contact Deborah Browne Cole for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1996
B.S. Washington
Bradley University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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