Atty. Elise McGee
Elise J. McGee advises high-net-worth individuals and business owners on all aspects of wealth-transfer planning, including estate and trust administration, leveraged wealth-transfer techniques, tax matters, cryptocurrency and QSBS planning, real estate transactions and closely held business matters.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
Profile Summary
About Elise McGee at a Glance
Elise McGee is a trusts attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Elise McGee in Chicago
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Elise McGee
- Elise J. McGee advises high-net-worth individuals and business owners on all aspects of wealth-transfer planning, including estate and trust administration, leveraged wealth-transfer techniques, tax matters, cryptocurrency and QSBS planning, real estate transactions and closely held business matters
- Elise has extensive experience working with owners of closely held businesses to develop governance and succession plans, and on corporate, tax and compliance matters relating to those businesses
- Read full biography here: https://www.mwe.com/people/mcgee-elise-j/
Practice Areas Explained
Elise McGee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elise McGee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trusts in Chicago
Elise McGee is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Elise McGee
Where is Elise McGee's law office located?
What practice areas does Elise McGee handle?
Where did Elise McGee go to law school?
How can I contact Elise McGee for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Elise McGee received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Elise McGee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Elise McGee's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Elise McGee's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Elise McGee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Search Reference
How People Find Elise McGee Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Chicago commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Elise McGee.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Elise McGee directly.
Elise McGee's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Awards & Professional Honors
Client Reviews & Ratings — Elise McGee
No reviews yet.