Atty. James Scott Boan

Atty. James Scott Boan

James Scott Boan is a lawyer practicing commercial law, public finance & taxation, real estate development and 2 other areas of law. James received a M.S. degree from George Williams College, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Bolingbrook Bolingbrook 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About James Scott Boan at a glance

James Scott Boan is a Partner based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, practicing at Robbins Schwartz. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1983). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1983) and George Williams College M.S. Leisure and Environmental Resource Administration University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A. Landscape, 1973). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Bolingbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Scott Boan is a lawyer practicing commercial law, public finance & taxation, real estate development and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a M.S. degree from George Williams College, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Robbins Schwartz in Bolingbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Boan's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Tax Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

James Scott Boan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Bolingbrook 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 Scott Boan

Where is James Scott Boan's law office located?
James Scott Boan's law practice is located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The firm is Robbins Schwartz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Boan handle?
James Scott Boan focuses on business, real estate, tax, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Scott Boan practiced law?
James Scott Boan has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James Scott Boan go to law school?
James Scott Boan earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Landscape, 1973).
How can I contact James Scott Boan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Scott Boan received?
James Scott Boan's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 1983
B.A. Landscape
George Williams College M.S. Leisure and Environmental Resource Administration University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1973

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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