Atty. Robert Cole Lake

Atty. Robert Cole Lake

Robert Cole Lake is a lawyer practicing probate, residential real estate, commercial real estate and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Wheaton Wheaton 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Cole Lake at a glance

Robert Cole Lake is a Member based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Lake & Earhart, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and Florida (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Cole Lake is a lawyer practicing probate, residential real estate, commercial real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Robert practices at Lake & Earhart, LLC in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Cole Lake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Cole Lake handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Wills

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Trusts

Robert Cole Lake is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Robert Cole Lake 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.

Robert Cole Lake 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 Wheaton 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 Robert Cole Lake

Where is Robert Cole Lake's law office located?
Robert Cole Lake's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is Lake & Earhart, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Cole Lake handle?
Robert Cole Lake focuses on residential, wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Cole Lake practiced law?
Robert Cole Lake has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Robert Cole Lake go to law school?
Robert Cole Lake earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Robert Cole Lake for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
Florida
Admitted: 1998

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