Atty. Stephen Harvey Malato

Atty. Stephen Harvey Malato

Stephen Harvey Malato is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business & commercial transactions, construction services and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen Harvey Malato at a glance

Stephen Harvey Malato is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois Federal Trial Bar U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Harvey Malato is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business & commercial transactions, construction services and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Stephen practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Harvey Malato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Harvey Malato 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Harvey Malato is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Stephen Harvey Malato is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stephen Harvey Malato is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Stephen Harvey Malato

Where is Stephen Harvey Malato's law office located?
Stephen Harvey Malato's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Harvey Malato handle?
Stephen Harvey Malato focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen Harvey Malato practiced law?
Stephen Harvey Malato has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Stephen Harvey Malato go to law school?
Stephen Harvey Malato earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Stephen Harvey Malato for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Harvey Malato 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 Stephen Harvey Malato received?
Stephen Harvey Malato's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois Federal Trial Bar U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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