Atty. Nancy Kaplan
Nancy Kaplan is an associate principal in the firm’s Chicago office. Ms.
Senior Living Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Nancy Kaplan at a Glance
Nancy Kaplan is an Associate Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Kent University College of Law J.D. (—) and Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nancy Kaplan
- Nancy Kaplan is an associate principal in the firm’s Chicago office
- Ms. Kaplan is an experienced trial lawyer, focusing on collections cases in senior living and overall health care settings
- Drawing on her experience as a State’s Attorney, and a workman’s compensation lawyer prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kaplan brings valuable perspective to serving senior living and health care facilities
- She offers clients solutions to dealing with residents and their families, helping with collections for the senior homes, and helping to avoid litigation
- Ms. Kaplan earned her undergraduate degree at Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University where she was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an education honor society
- She earned her J.D. from Kent University College of Law
- During her time there, she had an internship with Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Additionally, she had a research fellowship with the Illinois Bar Foundation with Judge Shelvin Singer
- Ms. Kaplan gives back to the community through her pro bono work with the Highland Park Legal Aid Clinic
Practice Areas Explained
Nancy Kaplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Kaplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Elder Law in Chicago
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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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 Nancy Kaplan
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 Nancy Kaplan's practice in the field of elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nancy Kaplan brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Elder Law Practice
Concentrating on elder law means Nancy Kaplan's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Nancy Kaplan 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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