Atty. Richard John Durava

Atty. Richard John Durava

Richard John Durava is a lawyer practicing federal income estate and gift tax. Richard received a B.S. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Chicago Chicago 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About Richard John Durava at a glance

Richard John Durava is a The Northern Tr. Co. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967). Educated at DePaul University J.D. (—) and DePaul University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard John Durava is a lawyer practicing federal income estate and gift tax
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Richard practices in Chicago, IL

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Richard John Durava's Areas of Practice

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

Estate & Gift Tax

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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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Richard John Durava's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Richard John Durava focuses on estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
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Richard John Durava has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
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Education

DePaul University J.D.
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DePaul University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967

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