Atty. Raymond C. Gerard

Atty. Raymond C. Gerard

Raymond C. Gerard is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, closely held corporation, commercial banking.

Charleston Charleston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Raymond C. Gerard at a glance

Raymond C. Gerard is an Attorney based in Charleston, Illinois, practicing at The Tapella & Eberspacher Law Firm. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986) and Illinois (1999). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1985) and Canisius College (B.A., 1982). Active member of Boston and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Charleston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Raymond C. Gerard is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, closely held corporation, commercial banking
  • Raymond C. received a B.A. degree from Canisius College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Raymond C. practices at The Tapella & Eberspacher Law Firm in Charleston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Raymond C. Gerard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Raymond C. Gerard 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.

Raymond C. Gerard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Commercial Real Estate

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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 Charleston 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 Raymond C. Gerard

Where is Raymond C. Gerard's law office located?
Raymond C. Gerard's law practice is located in Charleston, Illinois. The firm is The Tapella & Eberspacher Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Raymond C. Gerard handle?
Raymond C. Gerard focuses on business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Raymond C. Gerard practiced law?
Raymond C. Gerard has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Raymond C. Gerard go to law school?
Raymond C. Gerard earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Raymond C. Gerard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1985
B.A.
Canisius College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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