Atty. Leon R. Cooke

Atty. Leon R. Cooke

Leon R. Cooke is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law.

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About Leon R. Cooke at a glance

Leon R. Cooke is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cooke & Lewis Ltd.. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1937). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1967) and University of Illinois (B.A. Accounting, 1962). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Leon R. Cooke is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law
  • Leon R. received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1962, and has been licensed for 89 years
  • Leon R. practices at Cooke & Lewis Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Leon R. Cooke's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Leon R. Cooke is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Leon R. Cooke

Where is Leon R. Cooke's law office located?
Leon R. Cooke's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cooke & Lewis Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leon R. Cooke handle?
Leon R. Cooke focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Leon R. Cooke go to law school?
Leon R. Cooke earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A. Accounting, 1962).
How can I contact Leon R. Cooke for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1967
B.A. Accounting
University of Illinois
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1937

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