Atty. Robert James Hennessy

Atty. Robert James Hennessy

Robert James Hennessy is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, tax. Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Palos Heights Palos Heights 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Robert James Hennessy at a glance

Robert James Hennessy is a Member based in Palos Heights, Illinois, practicing at Robert J. Hennessy. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at DePaul University J.D. (—) and University of Illinois B.S. (—). Serands clients in Palos Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert James Hennessy is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, tax
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Robert practices at Robert J. Hennessy in Palos Heights, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert James Hennessy's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 Palos Heights 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

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Where is Robert James Hennessy's law office located?
Robert James Hennessy's law practice is located in Palos Heights, Illinois. The firm is Robert J. Hennessy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert James Hennessy handle?
Robert James Hennessy focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert James Hennessy practiced law?
Robert James Hennessy has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
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Education

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

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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