Atty. Derek Samuel Lax

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.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Derek Samuel Lax at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Probate

Derek Samuel Lax is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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 →

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 Derek Samuel Lax

Where is Derek Samuel Lax's law office located?
Derek Samuel Lax's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Samuel Lax handle?
Derek Samuel Lax focuses on probate, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Derek Samuel Lax practiced law?
Derek Samuel Lax has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Derek Samuel Lax go to law school?
Derek Samuel Lax earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (—).
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2005
Ohio State University B.S. Financial Management and Consumer Affairs
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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