Atty. Nima Shams

Atty. Nima Shams

Nima Shams is a lawyer practicing corporate law, limited liability company law, criminal law and 5 other areas of law. Nima has been licensed for 6 years.

Chicago Chicago 6 yrs experience 6 year
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Profile Summary

About Nima Shams at a glance

Nima Shams is a residential, criminal defense, immigration, business, and real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2020). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Nima Shams is a lawyer practicing corporate law, limited liability company law, criminal law and 5 other areas of law
  • Nima has been licensed for 6 years
  • Nima practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Nima Shams's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Nima Shams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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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 Nima Shams

Where is Nima Shams's law office located?
Nima Shams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nima Shams handle?
Nima Shams focuses on residential, criminal defense, immigration, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nima Shams practiced law?
Nima Shams has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
How can I contact Nima Shams for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2020

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