Atty. Matthew James Swank

Atty. Matthew James Swank

Matthew James Swank is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 18 years.

Oak Park Oak Park 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (312) 216-0424 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew James Swank at a glance

Matthew James Swank is a trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Oak Park, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (JD, 2008). Serands clients in Oak Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Swank is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices in Oak Park, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Swank's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James Swank handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Matthew James Swank is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Matthew James Swank is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Matthew James Swank is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew James Swank is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew James Swank is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Oak Park 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 Matthew James Swank

Where is Matthew James Swank's law office located?
Matthew James Swank's law practice is located in Oak Park, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Swank handle?
Matthew James Swank focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew James Swank practiced law?
Matthew James Swank has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew James Swank go to law school?
Matthew James Swank earned their education at (JD, 2008).
How can I contact Matthew James Swank for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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