Business & Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 59+ Years Experience
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About Gregory E. Norwell at a Glance
Gregory E. Norwell is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1967) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •St. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory E. Norwell
- Mr. Gregory E. Norwell is a lawyer practicing trusts, business & corporate law, estate planning, probate and trust administration and 1 other area of law
- Gregory received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Gregory practices at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Gregory E. Norwell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory E. Norwell 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
Gregory E. Norwell is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Probate in Chicago
Gregory E. Norwell is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Estate Planning & Probate in Chicago
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Gregory E. Norwell is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gregory E. Norwell is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Gregory E. Norwell is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Gregory E. Norwell
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 Gregory E. Norwell's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory E. Norwell brings 59+ 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 trusts, probate, and estate planning, Gregory E. Norwell 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 Gregory E. Norwell 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 Gregory E. Norwell Handles in Chicago
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