Atty. Melvin L. Katten
Melvin L. Katten is a lawyer practicing estate planning, communications / media, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law.
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Melvin L. Katten is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, m&a, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1963). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1963) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melvin L. Katten is a lawyer practicing estate planning, communications / media, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
- Melvin received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1958, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Melvin practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago, IL
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Melvin L. Katten is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Melvin L. Katten is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Melvin L. Katten is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Melvin L. Katten is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Melvin L. Katten is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Illinois →
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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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