Atty. John Polk Simon
John Polk Simon is a lawyer practicing tax, affordable housing, private equity and venture capital funds. John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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John Polk Simon is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and Illinois (1983). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Los Angeles (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Polk Simon is a lawyer practicing tax, affordable housing, private equity and venture capital funds
- John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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