Atty. Sean Thomas Kopeny

Atty. Sean Thomas Kopeny

Mr. Sean Thomas Kopeny is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil litigation, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law.

Palatine Palatine 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Thomas Kopeny at a glance

Sean Thomas Kopeny is a estate planning, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Palatine, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001), Minnesota (2003), and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (J.D., 2001) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Sean Thomas Kopeny is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil litigation, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Sean practices in Palatine, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Thomas Kopeny's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Thomas Kopeny 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.

Sean Thomas Kopeny is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Sean Thomas Kopeny is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Sean Thomas Kopeny is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Sean Thomas Kopeny is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Sean Thomas Kopeny is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Palatine 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 Sean Thomas Kopeny

Where is Sean Thomas Kopeny's law office located?
Sean Thomas Kopeny's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Thomas Kopeny handle?
Sean Thomas Kopeny focuses on estate planning, zoning, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sean Thomas Kopeny practiced law?
Sean Thomas Kopeny has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Sean Thomas Kopeny go to law school?
Sean Thomas Kopeny earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Sean Thomas Kopeny for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 2001
B.A.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
Minnesota
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005

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