Atty. Dewitt Clinton Harley

Atty. Dewitt Clinton Harley

Dewitt Clinton Harley is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, probate, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Dewitt received a B.S.B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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About Dewitt Clinton Harley at a glance

Dewitt Clinton Harley is a Member based in Olympia Fields, Illinois, practicing at DeWitt C. Harley. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. (1978). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D. John, 1978) and Roosevelt University (B.S.B.A., 1971). Active member of Chicago, Cook County, National and American Bar Associations South Suburban Bar Association. Serands clients in Olympia Fields, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dewitt Clinton Harley is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, probate, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Dewitt received a B.S.B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Dewitt practices at DeWitt C. Harley in Olympia Fields, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dewitt Clinton Harley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dewitt Clinton Harley 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.

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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 Olympia Fields 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 Dewitt Clinton Harley

Where is Dewitt Clinton Harley's law office located?
Dewitt Clinton Harley's law practice is located in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The firm is DeWitt C. Harley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dewitt Clinton Harley handle?
Dewitt Clinton Harley focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dewitt Clinton Harley practiced law?
Dewitt Clinton Harley has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Dewitt Clinton Harley go to law school?
Dewitt Clinton Harley earned their education at (J.D. John, 1978); (B.S.B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Dewitt Clinton Harley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. John
Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1978
B.S.B.A.
Roosevelt University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S.
Admitted: 1978

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