Atty. Raymond Willis Prather

Atty. Raymond Willis Prather

Raymond Willis Prather is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, probate and 1 other area of law. Raymond has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Raymond Willis Prather at a glance

Raymond Willis Prather is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (JD, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Raymond Willis Prather is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, probate and 1 other area of law
  • Raymond has been licensed for 20 years
  • Raymond practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Raymond Willis Prather's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Raymond Willis Prather handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 Raymond Willis Prather

Where is Raymond Willis Prather's law office located?
Raymond Willis Prather's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Raymond Willis Prather handle?
Raymond Willis Prather focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Raymond Willis Prather practiced law?
Raymond Willis Prather has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Raymond Willis Prather go to law school?
Raymond Willis Prather earned their education at (JD, 2005).
How can I contact Raymond Willis Prather for a consultation?
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Education

JD
DePaul University College of Law
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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