Atty. Richard James Traub

Atty. Richard James Traub

Richard James Traub is a lawyer practicing real estate and land use, mergers & acquisitions, construction & development and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard James Traub at a glance

Richard James Traub is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, m&a, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1987) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard James Traub is a lawyer practicing real estate and land use, mergers & acquisitions, construction & development and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Richard practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard James Traub's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard James Traub is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard James Traub is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Richard James Traub is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 James Traub

Where is Richard James Traub's law office located?
Richard James Traub's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Freeborn & Peters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard James Traub handle?
Richard James Traub focuses on real estate, m&a, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard James Traub practiced law?
Richard James Traub has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Richard James Traub go to law school?
Richard James Traub earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Richard James Traub for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard James Traub received?
Richard James Traub's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1987
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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