Atty. Paul Walker Shadle

Atty. Paul Walker Shadle

Paul Walker Shadle is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate, corporate and 12 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Carleton College, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Walker Shadle at a glance

Paul Walker Shadle is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, m&a, and hoa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1996) and Carleton College B.A. History Carleton College B.A. magna cum laude Harvard University (M.P.P. Harvard, 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Walker Shadle is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate, corporate and 12 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Carleton College, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Paul practices at DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Walker Shadle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Walker Shadle 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.

Paul Walker Shadle 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.

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

Land Use & Zoning

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

HOA & Condominium Law

Paul Walker Shadle is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa 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 Walker Shadle

Where is Paul Walker Shadle's law office located?
Paul Walker Shadle'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 Paul Walker Shadle handle?
Paul Walker Shadle focuses on business, real estate, zoning, m&a, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul Walker Shadle practiced law?
Paul Walker Shadle has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Paul Walker Shadle go to law school?
Paul Walker Shadle earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.P.P. Harvard, 1991).
How can I contact Paul Walker Shadle for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1996
M.P.P. Harvard
Carleton College B.A. History Carleton College B.A. magna cum laude Harvard University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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