Atty. Frederick Forrest Richards III

Atty. Frederick Forrest Richards III

Frederick Forrest Richards III is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation. Frederick received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Frederick Forrest Richards III at a glance

Frederick Forrest Richards III is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1991) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Frederick Forrest Richards III is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation
  • Frederick received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Frederick practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Frederick Forrest Richards III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick Forrest Richards III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

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

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 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 Frederick Forrest Richards III

Where is Frederick Forrest Richards III's law office located?
Frederick Forrest Richards III's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederick Forrest Richards III handle?
Frederick Forrest Richards III focuses on real estate, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Frederick Forrest Richards III practiced law?
Frederick Forrest Richards III has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Frederick Forrest Richards III go to law school?
Frederick Forrest Richards III earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Frederick Forrest Richards III for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1991
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991

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