Atty. Krista Marie Eckhoff

Atty. Krista Marie Eckhoff

Krista Marie Eckhoff is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, federal law, estate planning/probate and 2 other areas of law. Krista received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

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Profile Summary

About Krista Marie Eckhoff at a glance

Krista Marie Eckhoff is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010) and Nebraska (2013). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln (B.S.B.A. Computer, 2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Krista Marie Eckhoff is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, federal law, estate planning/probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Krista received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Krista practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Krista Marie Eckhoff's Areas of Practice

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

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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Krista Marie Eckhoff is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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 Krista Marie Eckhoff

Where is Krista Marie Eckhoff's law office located?
Krista Marie Eckhoff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Krista Marie Eckhoff handle?
Krista Marie Eckhoff focuses on probate, estate planning, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Krista Marie Eckhoff practiced law?
Krista Marie Eckhoff has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Krista Marie Eckhoff go to law school?
Krista Marie Eckhoff earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S.B.A. Computer, 2006).
How can I contact Krista Marie Eckhoff for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2010
B.S.B.A. Computer
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010
Nebraska
Admitted: 2013

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