Atty. J. Brent Hopper

Atty. J. Brent Hopper

J. Brent Hopper is a lawyer practicing civil practice, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Heights Chicago Heights 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Brent Hopper at a glance

J. Brent Hopper is a Member based in Chicago Heights, Illinois, practicing at Solum & Hopper. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986). Serands clients in Chicago Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Brent Hopper is a lawyer practicing civil practice, probate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • J. has been licensed for 40 years
  • J. practices at Solum & Hopper in Chicago Heights, IL

Practice Areas Explained

J. Brent Hopper's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

J. Brent Hopper 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.

J. Brent Hopper 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.

J. Brent Hopper 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.

J. Brent Hopper is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

J. Brent Hopper is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Chicago 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 J. Brent Hopper

Where is J. Brent Hopper's law office located?
J. Brent Hopper's law practice is located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The firm is Solum & Hopper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Brent Hopper handle?
J. Brent Hopper focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has J. Brent Hopper practiced law?
J. Brent Hopper has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
How can I contact J. Brent Hopper for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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