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About Joel M. Kaplan at a glance
Joel M. Kaplan is a probate, personal injury, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Highland Park, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois US District Court, Northern District of Texas (1973), US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1973), and Texas US Tax Court Illinois Northern District Court Texas Northern District Court (2010). Educated at De Paul University (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1969). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Highland Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joel M. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing medical negligence, tort litigation, estate planning and 1 other area of law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Joel practices in Highland Park, IL
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Joel M. Kaplan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joel M. Kaplan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Joel M. Kaplan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joel M. Kaplan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse 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 Highland Park 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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