Atty. Joan Schiller Travis

Atty. Joan Schiller Travis

Joan Schiller Travis is a lawyer practicing contracts, entertainment and media, trusts and estates. Joan received a Ph.D. degree from Northwestern University in 1969, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Park Ridge Park Ridge 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Joan Schiller Travis at a glance

Joan Schiller Travis is a Member based in Park Ridge, Illinois, practicing at Joan Schiller Travis. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1982). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and Northwestern University (Ph.D., 1969). Active member of Chicago, American, North and Northwest Suburban Bar Associations. Serands clients in Park Ridge, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joan Schiller Travis is a lawyer practicing contracts, entertainment and media, trusts and estates
  • Joan received a Ph.D. degree from Northwestern University in 1969, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Joan practices at Joan Schiller Travis in Park Ridge, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joan Schiller Travis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan Schiller Travis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trusts

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Park Ridge 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 Joan Schiller Travis

Where is Joan Schiller Travis's law office located?
Joan Schiller Travis's law practice is located in Park Ridge, Illinois. The firm is Joan Schiller Travis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan Schiller Travis handle?
Joan Schiller Travis focuses on contracts, trusts, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joan Schiller Travis practiced law?
Joan Schiller Travis has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Joan Schiller Travis go to law school?
Joan Schiller Travis earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (Ph.D., 1969).
How can I contact Joan Schiller Travis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1981
Ph.D.
Northwestern University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1982
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1986

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