Atty. Patrick J. Cullerton
Patrick J. Cullerton is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, government relations.
Government Relations & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 36+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. Cullerton at a Glance
Patrick J. Cullerton is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, estate tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Cullerton
- Patrick J. Cullerton is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, government relations
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Patrick practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. Cullerton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Cullerton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Patrick J. Cullerton is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Patrick J. Cullerton is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Estate & Gift Tax in Chicago
Patrick J. Cullerton is one of 3,731 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Illinois →
Government & Administrative Law in Chicago
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Patrick J. Cullerton is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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 Patrick J. Cullerton
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 Patrick J. Cullerton's practice in the field of real estate, tax, estate tax, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J. Cullerton brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, tax, and estate tax, Patrick J. Cullerton 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 Patrick J. Cullerton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick J. Cullerton Handles in Chicago
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