Atty. Stephen M. Sutera

Atty. Stephen M. Sutera

Stephen M. Sutera is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation.

Oak Lawn Oak Lawn 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Stephen M. Sutera at a glance

Stephen M. Sutera is a Principal based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Stephen Sutera. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and Michigan (2013). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1986) and Loyola University (B.B.A., 1981). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Oak Lawn, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen M. Sutera is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation
  • Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Stephen practices at Law Offices of Stephen Sutera in Oak Lawn, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Sutera's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. Sutera 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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Tax Law

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

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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 Oak Lawn 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 M. Sutera

Where is Stephen M. Sutera's law office located?
Stephen M. Sutera's law practice is located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of Stephen Sutera. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Sutera handle?
Stephen M. Sutera focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen M. Sutera practiced law?
Stephen M. Sutera has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Stephen M. Sutera go to law school?
Stephen M. Sutera earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1981).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1986
B.B.A.
Loyola University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Michigan
Admitted: 2013

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