Atty. Richard A. Sugar

Atty. Richard A. Sugar

Richard A. Sugar is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, business law and 8 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Sugar at a glance

Richard A. Sugar is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972). Educated at University of Chicago Law School JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Indiana University B.S. with honors Indiana University B.S. 1968 Beta Gamma Sigma Indiana University B.S. University of Chicago (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A. Sugar is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, business law and 8 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Indiana University, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Richard practices at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Sugar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Sugar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Richard A. Sugar is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Contracts

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Trusts

Richard A. Sugar is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Richard A. Sugar is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Richard A. Sugar is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

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 Richard A. Sugar

Where is Richard A. Sugar's law office located?
Richard A. Sugar's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Sugar handle?
Richard A. Sugar focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard A. Sugar practiced law?
Richard A. Sugar has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Richard A. Sugar go to law school?
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How can I contact Richard A. Sugar for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard A. Sugar received?
Richard A. Sugar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Chicago Law School JD - Juris Doctor
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Indiana University B.S. with honors Indiana University B.S. 1968 Beta Gamma Sigma Indiana University B.S. University of Chicago
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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