Atty. Katherine Chien

Atty. Katherine Chien

Katherine Chien is a lawyer practicing personal income tax law, federal income tax law. Katherine received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Riverwoods Riverwoods 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Katherine Chien at a glance

Katherine Chien is a tax attorney based in Riverwoods, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and University of California (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Riverwoods, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katherine Chien is a lawyer practicing personal income tax law, federal income tax law
  • Katherine received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Katherine practices in Riverwoods, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Chien's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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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 Riverwoods 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

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Where is Katherine Chien's law office located?
Katherine Chien's law practice is located in Riverwoods, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Chien handle?
Katherine Chien focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Katherine Chien practiced law?
Katherine Chien has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Katherine Chien go to law school?
Katherine Chien earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law
- 1987
B.S.
University of California
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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