Atty. Max Joseph Kanter

Atty. Max Joseph Kanter

Max Joseph Kanter is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate contracts, real estate development and 7 other areas of law. Max received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Max Joseph Kanter at a glance

Max Joseph Kanter is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Much Shelist, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2006), and Arizona (2014). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Illinois B.S. 1998 Vice-President University of Illinois B.S. Alpha Epsilon Pi University of Illinois B.S. Loyola University of Chicago (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Max Joseph Kanter is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate contracts, real estate development and 7 other areas of law
  • Max received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Max practices at Much Shelist, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Max Joseph Kanter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Max Joseph Kanter 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.

Max Joseph Kanter 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.

Max Joseph Kanter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Max Joseph Kanter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Max Joseph Kanter

Where is Max Joseph Kanter's law office located?
Max Joseph Kanter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Much Shelist, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Max Joseph Kanter handle?
Max Joseph Kanter focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Max Joseph Kanter practiced law?
Max Joseph Kanter has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Max Joseph Kanter go to law school?
Max Joseph Kanter earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (—).
How can I contact Max Joseph Kanter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2005
University of Illinois B.S. 1998 Vice-President University of Illinois B.S. Alpha Epsilon Pi University of Illinois B.S. Loyola University of Chicago
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006
Arizona
Admitted: 2014

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