Atty. Douglas E. Whitney
Douglas E. Whitney is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, sec defense, tax and 2 other areas of law.
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About Douglas E. Whitney at a glance
Douglas E. Whitney is an Apollo Group Inc. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on tax, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1997) and Illinois (1999). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1996) and Yale University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Douglas E. Whitney is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, sec defense, tax and 2 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Douglas practices in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas E. Whitney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Douglas E. Whitney is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Douglas E. Whitney is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Douglas E. Whitney is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 venue, 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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