Atty. Michael John Cornfield
Michael John Cornfield is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate, real estate and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Illinois State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Michael John Cornfield is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1980) and Illinois State University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael John Cornfield is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate, real estate and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Illinois State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices in Chicago, IL
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Michael John Cornfield is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael John Cornfield is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael John Cornfield is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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.
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