Atty. Joel Schwimmer

Atty. Joel Schwimmer

Joel Schwimmer is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, federal taxation, closely held corporations and 1 other area of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Evanston Evanston 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Schwimmer at a glance

Joel Schwimmer is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Evanston, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Harvard (J.D., 1984) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel Schwimmer is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, federal taxation, closely held corporations and 1 other area of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Joel practices in Evanston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Schwimmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Schwimmer 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.

Joel Schwimmer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joel Schwimmer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Joel Schwimmer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Evanston 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 Joel Schwimmer

Where is Joel Schwimmer's law office located?
Joel Schwimmer's law practice is located in Evanston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Schwimmer handle?
Joel Schwimmer focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel Schwimmer practiced law?
Joel Schwimmer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Joel Schwimmer go to law school?
Joel Schwimmer earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Joel Schwimmer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard
- 1984
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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