Atty. James Arthur Gately

Atty. James Arthur Gately

James Arthur Gately is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, real estate and 1 other area of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Chicago Chicago 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About James Arthur Gately at a glance

James Arthur Gately is a probate, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1966) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1962). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Arthur Gately is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Arthur Gately's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Arthur Gately 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.

James Arthur Gately is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

James Arthur Gately is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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 James Arthur Gately

Where is James Arthur Gately's law office located?
James Arthur Gately's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Arthur Gately handle?
James Arthur Gately focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Arthur Gately practiced law?
James Arthur Gately has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James Arthur Gately go to law school?
James Arthur Gately earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.B.A., 1962).
How can I contact James Arthur Gately for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1966
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1966

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