Atty. Lisa Rae Cotler

Atty. Lisa Rae Cotler

Lisa Rae Cotler is a lawyer practicing tax planning, estate planning, corporate law and 1 other area of law. Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Lisa Rae Cotler at a glance

Lisa Rae Cotler is a estate planning, employment, business, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois (B.A. Political, 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lisa Rae Cotler is a lawyer practicing tax planning, estate planning, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Lisa practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa Rae Cotler's Areas of Practice

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

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

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Lisa Rae Cotler is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Lisa Rae Cotler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Lisa Rae Cotler is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Lisa Rae Cotler

Where is Lisa Rae Cotler's law office located?
Lisa Rae Cotler's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa Rae Cotler handle?
Lisa Rae Cotler focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Lisa Rae Cotler practiced law?
Lisa Rae Cotler has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Lisa Rae Cotler go to law school?
Lisa Rae Cotler earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Political, 1990).
How can I contact Lisa Rae Cotler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1993
B.A. Political
University of Illinois
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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