Atty. Richard M. Lipton

Atty. Richard M. Lipton

Richard M. Lipton is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, litigation, real estate and hotels and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard M. Lipton at a glance

Richard M. Lipton is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, m&a, estate tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. Tax Court (1977), District of Columbia (1978), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1980). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D. University, 1977) and Amherst College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard M. Lipton is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, litigation, real estate and hotels and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Richard practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard M. Lipton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard M. Lipton 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.

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Estate & Gift Tax

Richard M. Lipton is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Illinois →

Civil 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 Richard M. Lipton

Where is Richard M. Lipton's law office located?
Richard M. Lipton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard M. Lipton handle?
Richard M. Lipton focuses on real estate, tax, m&a, estate tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard M. Lipton practiced law?
Richard M. Lipton has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Richard M. Lipton go to law school?
Richard M. Lipton earned their education at (J.D. University, 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Richard M. Lipton for a consultation?
You can contact Richard M. Lipton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard M. Lipton received?
Richard M. Lipton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University of Chicago Law School
- 1977
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1980

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