Atty. Peter Tsantilis
Peter Tsantilis is a lawyer practicing eminent domain litigation, property tax assessment appeals, property tax incentives and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Business Administration in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.
Eminent Domain Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 23+ Years Experience
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About Peter Tsantilis at a Glance
Peter Tsantilis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, tax, zoning, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Loyola University Chicago School of Business Administration (B.B.A. Economics, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Provides legal services in Greek. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Tsantilis
- Peter Tsantilis is a lawyer practicing eminent domain litigation, property tax assessment appeals, property tax incentives and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Business Administration in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Peter practices at The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Peter Tsantilis's Areas of Legal Practice
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Tax Law in Chicago
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Land Use & Zoning in Chicago
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Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Peter Tsantilis
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 Peter Tsantilis's practice in the field of business, tax, zoning, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Tsantilis brings 23+ 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 business, tax, and zoning, Peter Tsantilis 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 Peter Tsantilis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Tsantilis Handles in Chicago
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