Atty. John Patrick Adams

Atty. John Patrick Adams

John Patrick Adams is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, estate & trust administration & litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Valparaiso University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 Years Experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Adams at a glance

John Patrick Adams is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and U.S. Tax Court (1993). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1991) and Valparaiso University (B.S. Business, 1982). Active member of Memberships & Associations Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Adams is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, estate & trust administration & litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Valparaiso University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

John Patrick Adams is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

John Patrick Adams is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

John Patrick Adams is one of 77,130 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 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 venue, 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 Patrick Adams

Where is John Patrick Adams's law office located?
John Patrick Adams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Adams handle?
John Patrick Adams focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Patrick Adams practiced law?
John Patrick Adams has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Patrick Adams go to law school?
John Patrick Adams earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1991); (B.S. Business, 1982).
How can I contact John Patrick Adams for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
DePaul University College of Law
- 1991
B.S. Business
Valparaiso University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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