Atty. Douglas Walter Hoffman

Atty. Douglas Walter Hoffman

Douglas Walter Hoffman is a lawyer practicing taxation, germany trade, nordic countries trade and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Walter Hoffman at a glance

Douglas Walter Hoffman is a business and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1970) and Harvard University (A.B., 1966). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Walter Hoffman is a lawyer practicing taxation, germany trade, nordic countries trade and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Douglas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Walter Hoffman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Walter Hoffman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas Walter Hoffman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Douglas Walter Hoffman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Douglas Walter Hoffman

Where is Douglas Walter Hoffman's law office located?
Douglas Walter Hoffman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Walter Hoffman handle?
Douglas Walter Hoffman focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Walter Hoffman practiced law?
Douglas Walter Hoffman has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Douglas Walter Hoffman go to law school?
Douglas Walter Hoffman earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact Douglas Walter Hoffman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1970
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971

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