Atty. Stephen Michael Chiles
Stephen Michael Chiles is a lawyer practicing charitable organizations, estates, trusts and estates. Stephen received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1964, and has been licensed for 56 years.
Charitable Organizations & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 56+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Michael Chiles at a Glance
Stephen Michael Chiles is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stephen M. Chiles. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on trusts and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1970), Pennsylvania (Inactive) (1978), Wisconsin (1981), and Illinois (1986). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1967) and Davidson College (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin American Bar Assn. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Michael Chiles
- Stephen Michael Chiles is a lawyer practicing charitable organizations, estates, trusts and estates
- Stephen received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1964, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Stephen practices at Stephen M. Chiles in Chicago, IL
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Stephen Michael Chiles's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Michael Chiles handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trusts in Chicago
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Estate Planning & Probate in Chicago
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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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
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Stephen Michael Chiles
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 Michael Chiles's practice in the field of trusts and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Michael Chiles brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, Pennsylvania (Inactive), and Wisconsin, Stephen Michael Chiles can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and estate planning, Stephen Michael Chiles 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 Michael Chiles 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 Michael Chiles Handles in Chicago
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