Atty. James Douglas Skaar
James Douglas Skaar is a lawyer practicing business law, trusts and estates, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James Douglas Skaar is a Member based in Geneva, Illinois, practicing at The Law Office of James D. Skaar. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Wisconsin (B.S. Criminal, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Douglas Skaar is a lawyer practicing business law, trusts and estates, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at The Law Office of James D. Skaar in Geneva, IL
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James Douglas Skaar is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Douglas Skaar is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Douglas Skaar is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Douglas Skaar is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
James Douglas Skaar is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Geneva 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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