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.
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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
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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.
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 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 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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