Atty. Richard Dwight Boonstra
Mr. Richard Dwight Boonstra is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, personal injury, alternative dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law.
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About Richard Dwight Boonstra at a glance
Richard Dwight Boonstra is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hoogendoorn & Talbot. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), including Trial Bar and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1983), and Michigan (2021). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1983) and Calvin College (B.A., 1979). Active member of Chicago (Member, Sections on, Family Law and Civil Practice) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard Dwight Boonstra is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, personal injury, alternative dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Calvin College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Richard practices at Hoogendoorn & Talbot in Chicago, IL
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Richard Dwight Boonstra's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Dwight Boonstra handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Richard Dwight Boonstra is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard Dwight Boonstra is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Richard Dwight Boonstra is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard Dwight Boonstra is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard Dwight Boonstra is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
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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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