Atty. James Steven Stanhaus
James Steven Stanhaus is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, wealth management. James received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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James Steven Stanhaus is a Senior Counsel, Independent Contractor based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970) and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1971). Educated at Harvard University Law School (JD, 1970) and Georgetown University A.B. magna cum laude Georgetown University A.B. 1966 Phi Beta Kappa Georgetown University A.B. Harvard Law School (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Steven Stanhaus is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, wealth management
- James received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 56 years
- James practices at Mayer Brown LLP 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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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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