Atty. James Gerard Wiard

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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Profile Summary

About James Gerard Wiard at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

James Gerard Wiard's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

James Gerard Wiard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Gerard Wiard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Gerard Wiard

Where is James Gerard Wiard's law office located?
James Gerard Wiard's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is The Law Office of James G. Wiard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gerard Wiard handle?
James Gerard Wiard focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Gerard Wiard practiced law?
James Gerard Wiard has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Gerard Wiard go to law school?
James Gerard Wiard earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1987); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James Gerard Wiard for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
John Marshall Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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