Atty. Michael Richard Ek

Atty. Michael Richard Ek

Michael Richard Ek is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, probate and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Schaumburg Schaumburg 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Richard Ek at a glance

Michael Richard Ek is a Member based in Schaumburg, Illinois, practicing at Michael R. Ek Ltd.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Schaumburg, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Richard Ek is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at Michael R. Ek Ltd. in Schaumburg, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Richard Ek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Richard Ek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Michael Richard Ek is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Michael Richard Ek is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Michael Richard Ek is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael Richard Ek is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

Michael Richard Ek is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Schaumburg 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 Michael Richard Ek

Where is Michael Richard Ek's law office located?
Michael Richard Ek's law practice is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. The firm is Michael R. Ek Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Richard Ek handle?
Michael Richard Ek focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Richard Ek practiced law?
Michael Richard Ek has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Richard Ek go to law school?
Michael Richard Ek earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Michael Richard Ek for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1987
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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