Atty. Ernest Daniel Simon
Ernest Daniel Simon is a lawyer practicing real estate law, banking law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 66+ Years Experience
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About Ernest Daniel Simon at a Glance
Ernest Daniel Simon is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ernest D. Simon. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1960) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ernest Daniel Simon
- Ernest Daniel Simon is a lawyer practicing real estate law, banking law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Ernest practices at Ernest D. Simon in Chicago, IL
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Ernest Daniel Simon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest Daniel Simon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Chicago
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Ernest Daniel Simon is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Ernest Daniel Simon
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 Ernest Daniel Simon's practice in the field of business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ernest Daniel Simon brings 66+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Ernest Daniel Simon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Ernest Daniel Simon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ernest Daniel Simon Handles in Chicago
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