Atty. James Steven Stanhaus

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.

Chicago Chicago 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About James Steven Stanhaus at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

James Steven Stanhaus's Areas of Practice

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

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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Tax Law

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

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Steven Stanhaus

Where is James Steven Stanhaus's law office located?
James Steven Stanhaus's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Steven Stanhaus handle?
James Steven Stanhaus focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Steven Stanhaus practiced law?
James Steven Stanhaus has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James Steven Stanhaus go to law school?
James Steven Stanhaus earned their education at (JD, 1970); (—).
How can I contact James Steven Stanhaus for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Harvard University Law School
- 1970
Georgetown University A.B. magna cum laude Georgetown University A.B. 1966 Phi Beta Kappa Georgetown University A.B. Harvard Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1971

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