Atty. Stephen L. Schar
Stephen L. Schar is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, trusts & estates and 4 other areas of law.
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Stephen L. Schar is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1970) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Chicago Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen L. Schar is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, trusts & estates and 4 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Stephen practices in Chicago, IL
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Stephen L. Schar is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stephen L. Schar is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen L. Schar is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Stephen L. Schar is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
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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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