Atty. Scott J. Helfand

Atty. Scott J. Helfand

Scott J. Helfand is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental / natural resources, consumer financial services litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott J. Helfand at a glance

Scott J. Helfand is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Varga Berger Ledsky Hayes & Casey A Professional Corporation. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2005). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2004) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1999). Active member of American bar Association Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott J. Helfand is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental / natural resources, consumer financial services litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Scott practices at Varga Berger Ledsky Hayes & Casey A Professional Corporation in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott J. Helfand's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott J. Helfand handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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Consumer Protection

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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 Scott J. Helfand

Where is Scott J. Helfand's law office located?
Scott J. Helfand's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Varga Berger Ledsky Hayes & Casey A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott J. Helfand handle?
Scott J. Helfand focuses on business, real estate, class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott J. Helfand practiced law?
Scott J. Helfand has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Scott J. Helfand go to law school?
Scott J. Helfand earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Scott J. Helfand for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 2004
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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