Atty. Nancy Spain
Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Nancy Spain at a Glance
Nancy Spain is a trusts attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association and Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D.) and Connecticut College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nancy Spain
- Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law
- She began her legal career in Cleveland, prior to relocating to Chicago in 1981 where she first worked in the trust department of the former Lake Shore Bank, prior to practicing law at Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C
- Throughout her career, Nancy has been actively involved in drafting legislation and working with state and local bar committees and state legislators to affect the passage of legislation involving probate and guardianship issues
- She is often an invited speaker on the topics of guardianship and trust matters before local bar and bankers’ associations and special needs support groups in surrounding communities and school districts
- Nancy earned her undergraduate degree, with distinction, from Connecticut College, and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law
- She also completed several courses in estate planning in the LL.M. program at John Marshall Law School
- Nancy is a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations
- An active volunteer in the Chicago community, she is involved with several organizations that are working to enhance the lives of local residents
- In addition to speaking on guardianship and trust matters before local bar and bankers’ associations, Nancy counsels Chicago area corporate entities regarding their duties as legal guardians of a disabled person or as Trustee in the administration of Special Needs Trusts
- She has also authored chapters on multiple topics in handbooks for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- Nancy is admitted to practice in Illinois and Ohio and is currently licensed in Illinois
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Nancy Spain's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Spain handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trusts in Chicago
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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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Nancy Spain
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 Spain's practice in the field of trusts.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association and Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, Nancy Spain can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Nancy Spain'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 Spain 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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