Atty. James Gerard Riley
James Gerard Riley is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning. James received a B.S. degree from Lewis University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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James Gerard Riley is a Prob. Cir. J. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1982) and Lewis University (B.S., 1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Gerard Riley is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning
- James received a B.S. degree from Lewis University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices in Chicago, IL
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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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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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