Atty. Joseph Shaw Messer

Atty. Joseph Shaw Messer

Mr. Joseph Shaw Messer is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental law, health care and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Shaw Messer at a glance

Joseph Shaw Messer is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Messer & Stilp, Ltd.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1988), Illinois (1989), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Lake Forest College (B.A., 1985). Active member of Chicago, Illinois and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joseph Shaw Messer is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental law, health care and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Joseph practices at Messer & Stilp, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Shaw Messer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Shaw Messer 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joseph Shaw Messer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Joseph Shaw Messer is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 Joseph Shaw Messer

Where is Joseph Shaw Messer's law office located?
Joseph Shaw Messer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Messer & Stilp, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Shaw Messer handle?
Joseph Shaw Messer focuses on real estate, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Shaw Messer practiced law?
Joseph Shaw Messer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Joseph Shaw Messer go to law school?
Joseph Shaw Messer earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Joseph Shaw Messer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Lake Forest College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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