Atty. Joel H. Shapiro
Joel H. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, litigation, civil law and 3 other areas of law.
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About Joel H. Shapiro at a glance
Joel H. Shapiro is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kamenear Kadison Shapiro & Craig. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1975) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Member, Committee on Bankruptcy and Reorganization, 1977—) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Joel H. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, litigation, civil law and 3 other areas of law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Joel practices at Kamenear Kadison Shapiro & Craig in Chicago, IL
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Joel H. Shapiro's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel H. Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Joel H. Shapiro is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joel H. Shapiro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Joel H. Shapiro is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Joel H. Shapiro is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Joel H. Shapiro is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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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