Atty. Katherine Judith Levy

Atty. Katherine Judith Levy

Katherine Judith Levy is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, estate administration and 3 other areas of law. Katherine received a M.S. degree from De Paul University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Lake Forest Lake Forest 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine Judith Levy at a glance

Katherine Judith Levy is a Partner based in Lake Forest, Illinois, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980). Educated at De Paul University College of Law (J.D., 1980) and De Paul University (M.S. Taxation, 1973). Serands clients in Lake Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katherine Judith Levy is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, estate administration and 3 other areas of law
  • Katherine received a M.S. degree from De Paul University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Katherine practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Lake Forest, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Judith Levy's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Lake Forest 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 Katherine Judith Levy

Where is Katherine Judith Levy's law office located?
Katherine Judith Levy's law practice is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. The firm is Schiff Hardin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Judith Levy handle?
Katherine Judith Levy focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Katherine Judith Levy practiced law?
Katherine Judith Levy has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Katherine Judith Levy go to law school?
Katherine Judith Levy earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (M.S. Taxation, 1973).
How can I contact Katherine Judith Levy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
De Paul University College of Law
- 1980
M.S. Taxation
De Paul University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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