Atty. Douglas William Stiles

Atty. Douglas William Stiles

Douglas William Stiles is a lawyer practicing municipal law, school law, matrimonial law and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About Douglas William Stiles at a glance

Douglas William Stiles is a Member based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at Fuqua, Winter & Stiles, Ltd.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1976) and Williams College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lake County and Illinois State (Member, Committee on Lawyering Skills, 1982-1983) Bar Associations Illinois Council of School Attorneys. Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas William Stiles is a lawyer practicing municipal law, school law, matrimonial law and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Douglas practices at Fuqua, Winter & Stiles, Ltd. in Waukegan, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas William Stiles's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Family Law

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Education Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Waukegan 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 William Stiles

Where is Douglas William Stiles's law office located?
Douglas William Stiles's law practice is located in Waukegan, Illinois. The firm is Fuqua, Winter & Stiles, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas William Stiles handle?
Douglas William Stiles focuses on probate, family law, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas William Stiles practiced law?
Douglas William Stiles has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Douglas William Stiles go to law school?
Douglas William Stiles earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Douglas William Stiles for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas William Stiles received?
Douglas William Stiles's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1976
B.A.
Williams College
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976

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