Atty. James Gerard Wiard
James Gerard Wiard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, probate law and litigation, guardianship and elder law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Gerard Wiard is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at The Law Office of James G. Wiard. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at John Marshall Law School (LL.M. Taxation, 1987) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1974). Active member of Chair, Probate Practice Committee, Division I, 1991-1992, Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Gerard Wiard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, probate law and litigation, guardianship and elder law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at The Law Office of James G. Wiard 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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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