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.
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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. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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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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