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Atty. Nicholas R. Minear

Atty. Nicholas R. Minear

Nicholas R. Minear is a lawyer practicing corporate, tax, real estate and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (224) 442-2829 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Nicholas R. Minear at a glance

Nicholas R. Minear is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, and international tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nicholas R. Minear is a lawyer practicing corporate, tax, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Nicholas practices at DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas R. Minear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas R. Minear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nicholas R. Minear is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

International Tax

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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 Nicholas R. Minear

Where is Nicholas R. Minear's law office located?
Nicholas R. Minear's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas R. Minear handle?
Nicholas R. Minear focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nicholas R. Minear practiced law?
Nicholas R. Minear has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Nicholas R. Minear go to law school?
Nicholas R. Minear earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Nicholas R. Minear for a consultation?
You can contact Nicholas R. Minear directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 1981
B.B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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