Atty. George Peter Maris

Atty. George Peter Maris

George Peter Maris is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law. George received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About George Peter Maris at a glance

George Peter Maris is a business and real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1994) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • George Peter Maris is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law
  • George received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • George practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

George Peter Maris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George Peter Maris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

George Peter Maris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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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 George Peter Maris

Where is George Peter Maris's law office located?
George Peter Maris's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George Peter Maris handle?
George Peter Maris focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has George Peter Maris practiced law?
George Peter Maris has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did George Peter Maris go to law school?
George Peter Maris earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1994
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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