Atty. Igor Potym

Atty. Igor Potym

Igor Potym is a lawyer practicing business succession, estate and trust administration, estate planning: wills & trusts and 2 other areas of law. Igor received a degree from University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Igor Potym at a glance

Igor Potym is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980) and Wisconsin (1980). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1985) and University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Igor Potym is a lawyer practicing business succession, estate and trust administration, estate planning: wills & trusts and 2 other areas of law
  • Igor received a degree from University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Igor practices at Vedder Price in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Igor Potym's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Igor Potym

Where is Igor Potym's law office located?
Igor Potym's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Vedder Price. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Igor Potym handle?
Igor Potym focuses on trusts, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Igor Potym practiced law?
Igor Potym has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Igor Potym go to law school?
Igor Potym earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1985); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Igor Potym for a consultation?
You can contact Igor Potym 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 Igor Potym received?
Igor Potym's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
DePaul University College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980

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