Atty. John James Cullerton

Atty. John James Cullerton

John James Cullerton is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, government relations, land use & zoning and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About John James Cullerton at a glance

John James Cullerton is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, tax, zoning, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Loyola University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John James Cullerton is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, government relations, land use & zoning and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John James Cullerton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John James Cullerton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Tax Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

John James Cullerton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John James Cullerton

Where is John James Cullerton's law office located?
John James Cullerton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John James Cullerton handle?
John James Cullerton focuses on real estate, ip, tax, zoning, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John James Cullerton practiced law?
John James Cullerton has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John James Cullerton go to law school?
John James Cullerton earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John James Cullerton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John James Cullerton received?
John James Cullerton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974

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