Atty. James W. Hitzeman
James W. Hitzeman is a lawyer practicing charitable organizations, family, private clients and 6 other areas of law.
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James W. Hitzeman is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. Hitzeman is a lawyer practicing charitable organizations, family, private clients and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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James W. Hitzeman is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James W. Hitzeman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James W. Hitzeman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
James W. Hitzeman is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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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