Atty. John J. Swiess
John J. Swiess is a lawyer practicing real estate, banking law, estate planning.
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John J. Swiess is a estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1980) and Roosevelt University (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Burr Ridge, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John J. Swiess is a lawyer practicing real estate, banking law, estate planning
- John received a B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1970, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices in Burr Ridge, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John J. Swiess 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.
John J. Swiess is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John J. Swiess is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Burr 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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