Atty. Roy William Sears

Atty. Roy William Sears

Roy William Sears is a lawyer practicing litigation, state taxation, local taxation and 2 other areas of law. Roy received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Chicago Chicago 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About Roy William Sears at a glance

Roy William Sears is a employment, business, tax, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1961) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois including Trial Bar, U.S. Court of A (1961). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1961) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roy William Sears is a lawyer practicing litigation, state taxation, local taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Roy received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Roy practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Roy William Sears's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy William Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Roy William Sears is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Roy William Sears is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Roy William Sears is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Roy William Sears is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Roy William Sears

Where is Roy William Sears's law office located?
Roy William Sears's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roy William Sears handle?
Roy William Sears focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Roy William Sears practiced law?
Roy William Sears has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Roy William Sears go to law school?
Roy William Sears earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact Roy William Sears for a consultation?
You can contact Roy William Sears 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 Roy William Sears received?
Roy William Sears's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1961
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois including Trial Bar, U.S. Court of A
Admitted: 1961

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