Atty. Paul William Carroll

Atty. Paul William Carroll

Paul William Carroll is a lawyer practicing human resources and employment law, non-performing loans workout group, real estate and 5 other areas of law. Paul received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About Paul William Carroll at a glance

Paul William Carroll is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Indiana (1997). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1984). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul William Carroll is a lawyer practicing human resources and employment law, non-performing loans workout group, real estate and 5 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Paul practices at Gould & Ratner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul William Carroll's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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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 Paul William Carroll

Where is Paul William Carroll's law office located?
Paul William Carroll's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gould & Ratner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul William Carroll handle?
Paul William Carroll focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul William Carroll practiced law?
Paul William Carroll has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Paul William Carroll go to law school?
Paul William Carroll earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Paul William Carroll for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1987
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 1997

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