Atty. Derek Samuel Lax
Derek Samuel Lax is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, real estate, probate. Derek received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University, and has been licensed for 20 years.
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Derek Samuel Lax is a probate, real estate, and workers comp attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2005) and Ohio State University B.S. Financial Management and Consumer Affairs (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Samuel Lax is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, real estate, probate
- Derek received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Derek practices in Chicago, IL
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Derek Samuel Lax's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Samuel Lax handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Derek Samuel Lax is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Derek Samuel Lax is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Derek Samuel Lax is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
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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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