Atty. Peter William Poulos
Peter William Poulos is a lawyer practicing tax controversy. Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Tax Controversy Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Peter William Poulos at a Glance
Peter William Poulos is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on irs. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1990). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter William Poulos
- Peter William Poulos is a lawyer practicing tax controversy
- Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Peter practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL
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IRS Disputes & Audits in Chicago
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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.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Peter William Poulos
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter William Poulos brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused IRS Practice
Concentrating on irs means Peter William Poulos's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Peter William Poulos 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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