Atty. Drake David Mertes
Drake David Mertes is a lawyer practicing real estate law, trusts and estates, business law and 2 other areas of law. Drake received a B.A. degree from Northwester University, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Drake David Mertes is a Member based in Des Plaines, Illinois, practicing at Dowd, Dowd & Mertes, Ltd.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976). Educated at DePaul University J.D. (—) and Northwester University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Des Plaines, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Drake David Mertes is a lawyer practicing real estate law, trusts and estates, business law and 2 other areas of law
- Drake received a B.A. degree from Northwester University, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Drake practices at Dowd, Dowd & Mertes, Ltd. in Des Plaines, IL
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Drake David Mertes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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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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.
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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 Des Plaines 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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