Atty. Matthew Scott Meliker

Atty. Matthew Scott Meliker

Matthew Scott Meliker is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, real estate. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Itasca Itasca 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Scott Meliker at a glance

Matthew Scott Meliker is a Member based in Itasca, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Matthew S. Meliker. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 2001) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Itasca, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Scott Meliker is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, real estate
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Matthew practices at Law Office of Matthew S. Meliker in Itasca, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott Meliker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Scott Meliker 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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Real Estate Law

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

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

Tax Law

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

Matthew Scott Meliker 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 Itasca 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 Scott Meliker

Where is Matthew Scott Meliker's law office located?
Matthew Scott Meliker's law practice is located in Itasca, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of Matthew S. Meliker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott Meliker handle?
Matthew Scott Meliker focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Scott Meliker practiced law?
Matthew Scott Meliker has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Matthew Scott Meliker go to law school?
Matthew Scott Meliker earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Matthew Scott Meliker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 2001
B.A.
University of Arizona
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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