Atty. James Haugh Goodrich

Atty. James Haugh Goodrich

James Haugh Goodrich is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate. James received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James Haugh Goodrich at a glance

James Haugh Goodrich is a The Goldman Sachs Trust Company based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on probate and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Kenyon College (A.B., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Haugh Goodrich is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate
  • James received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Haugh Goodrich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Haugh Goodrich 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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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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Where is James Haugh Goodrich's law office located?
James Haugh Goodrich's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Haugh Goodrich handle?
James Haugh Goodrich focuses on probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Haugh Goodrich practiced law?
James Haugh Goodrich has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Haugh Goodrich go to law school?
James Haugh Goodrich earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.B., 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1998
A.B.
Kenyon College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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