Atty. Paul John Russo

Atty. Paul John Russo

Paul John Russo is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing and development and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Truman State University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

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Profile Summary

About Paul John Russo at a glance

Paul John Russo is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Akerman Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D. Global, 2011) and Truman State University (B.A. English, 2008). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul John Russo is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing and development and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Truman State University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Paul practices at Akerman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul John Russo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul John Russo 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.

Paul John Russo is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Paul John Russo is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Paul John Russo is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

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 Paul John Russo

Where is Paul John Russo's law office located?
Paul John Russo's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Akerman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul John Russo handle?
Paul John Russo focuses on business, real estate, zoning, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul John Russo practiced law?
Paul John Russo has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Paul John Russo go to law school?
Paul John Russo earned their education at (J.D. Global, 2011); (B.A. English, 2008).
How can I contact Paul John Russo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Global
Washington University School of Law
- 2011
B.A. English
Truman State University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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