Atty. Michael Scott Lerman

Atty. Michael Scott Lerman

Michael Scott Lerman is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, tax preparation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Lerman at a glance

Michael Scott Lerman is a probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at Vermont Law School J.D. (—) and University of Michigan B.A. English (—). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Scott Lerman is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, tax preparation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Lerman's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Michael Scott Lerman 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 Scott Lerman is one of 226,537 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 Scott Lerman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael Scott Lerman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Michael Scott Lerman

Where is Michael Scott Lerman's law office located?
Michael Scott Lerman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Lerman handle?
Michael Scott Lerman focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Scott Lerman practiced law?
Michael Scott Lerman has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael Scott Lerman go to law school?
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Education

Vermont Law School J.D.
- In Progress
University of Michigan B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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