Atty. George Thomas Drost

Atty. George Thomas Drost

George Thomas Drost is a lawyer practicing corporate, estate planning, business succession planning and 3 other areas of law. George received a A.B. degree from Augustana College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Arlington Heights Arlington Heights 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About George Thomas Drost at a glance

George Thomas Drost is a Member based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, practicing at Drost Kivlahan McMahon & O'Connor LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1972). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1972) and Augustana College (A.B. Masaryk, 1969). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Arlington Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George Thomas Drost is a lawyer practicing corporate, estate planning, business succession planning and 3 other areas of law
  • George received a A.B. degree from Augustana College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • George practices at Drost Kivlahan McMahon & O'Connor LLC in Arlington Heights, IL

Practice Areas Explained

George Thomas Drost's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

George Thomas Drost is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

George Thomas Drost is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

George Thomas Drost 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.

George Thomas Drost is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

George Thomas Drost is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

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 Arlington Heights 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 Thomas Drost

Where is George Thomas Drost's law office located?
George Thomas Drost's law practice is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The firm is Drost Kivlahan McMahon & O'Connor LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George Thomas Drost handle?
George Thomas Drost focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has George Thomas Drost practiced law?
George Thomas Drost has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did George Thomas Drost go to law school?
George Thomas Drost earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B. Masaryk, 1969).
How can I contact George Thomas Drost for a consultation?
You can contact George Thomas Drost directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has George Thomas Drost received?
George Thomas Drost's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1972
A.B. Masaryk
Augustana College
- 1969

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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