Atty. Stephen Mark Gordon
Stephen Mark Gordon is a lawyer practicing communications & media, financial markets and services, probate and 6 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Communications & Media & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Mark Gordon at a Glance
Stephen Mark Gordon is a Senior Counsel; Co-Chairman, National REIT and Real Estate Fund Practices based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, tax, and international tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1988) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Mark Gordon
- Stephen Mark Gordon is a lawyer practicing communications & media, financial markets and services, probate and 6 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Stephen practices at DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, IL
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Stephen Mark Gordon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Mark Gordon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Probate in Chicago
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen Mark Gordon is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Stephen Mark Gordon is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
International Tax in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Stephen Mark Gordon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Mark Gordon's practice in the field of probate, business, real estate, tax, and international tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Mark Gordon brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, business, and real estate, Stephen Mark Gordon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Stephen Mark Gordon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Stephen Mark Gordon Handles in Chicago
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