Atty. Nicholas A. Chamis
Nicholas A. Chamis is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, tax.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 13+ Years Experience
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About Nicholas A. Chamis at a Glance
Nicholas A. Chamis is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2013) and Texas (2018). Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 2013) and The University of Iowa (B.S., 2010). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nicholas A. Chamis
- Nicholas A. Chamis is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, tax
- Nicholas received a B.S. degree from The University of Iowa in 2010, and has been licensed for 13 years
- Nicholas practices at Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars LLP in Chicago, IL
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Nicholas A. Chamis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas A. Chamis 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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Estate Planning & Probate in Chicago
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Nicholas A. Chamis is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Nicholas A. Chamis
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 Nicholas A. Chamis's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nicholas A. Chamis brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and Texas, Nicholas A. Chamis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and tax, Nicholas A. Chamis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Nicholas A. Chamis 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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Common Legal Issues Nicholas A. Chamis Handles in Chicago
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