Atty. M. Scott Gordon

Atty. M. Scott Gordon

M. Scott Gordon is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 37 other areas of law.

Skokie Skokie 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Scott Gordon at a glance

M. Scott Gordon is a Founding Principal based in Skokie, Illinois, practicing at Gordon & Perlut, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995) and American College of Switzerland (B.S. University, 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Mr, Gordon was admitted to the Illinois and U, and S. Serands clients in Skokie, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • M. Scott Gordon is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 37 other areas of law
  • M. received a B.S. degree from American College of Switzerland in 1984, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • M. practices at Gordon & Perlut, LLC in Skokie, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

M. Scott Gordon's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

M. Scott Gordon is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

M. Scott Gordon is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Skokie 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 M. Scott Gordon

Where is M. Scott Gordon's law office located?
M. Scott Gordon's law practice is located in Skokie, Illinois. The firm is Gordon & Perlut, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Scott Gordon handle?
M. Scott Gordon focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has M. Scott Gordon practiced law?
M. Scott Gordon has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did M. Scott Gordon go to law school?
M. Scott Gordon earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. University, 1984).
How can I contact M. Scott Gordon for a consultation?
You can contact M. Scott Gordon directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has M. Scott Gordon received?
M. Scott Gordon's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1995
B.S. University
American College of Switzerland
- 1984

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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