Atty. Michael Hoffman
Michael Hoffman is a lawyer practicing property tax appeals, real estate transactions. Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Property Tax Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 17+ Years Experience
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About Michael Hoffman at a Glance
Michael Hoffman is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2009) and Michigan State University B.A. International Relations (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Hoffman
- Michael Hoffman is a lawyer practicing property tax appeals, real estate transactions
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Michael practices at The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Michael Hoffman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Hoffman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Litigation in Chicago
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael Hoffman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Hoffman's practice in the field of real estate, tax litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Hoffman brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, tax litigation, and appellate, Michael Hoffman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Hoffman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Hoffman Handles in Chicago
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