Atty. Douglas Michael Ellis
Douglas Michael Ellis is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate transactions, real estate investment trusts and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Douglas Michael Ellis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Michael Ellis is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate transactions, real estate investment trusts and 4 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Douglas practices at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP in Chicago, IL
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Douglas Michael Ellis is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Douglas Michael Ellis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Douglas Michael Ellis is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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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