Atty. Steven A. Wade

Atty. Steven A. Wade

Steve serves the general practice needs of our clients. He has 23 years of experience in representing families and individuals in a variety of areas.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (312) 281-7315 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Steven A. Wade at a glance

Steven A. Wade is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Anesi Ozmon, Ltd.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on residential, discrimination, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1994), Ohio (1997), and Illinois (2000). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1994) and Wabash College (B.A., 1989). Active member of American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association National Employment Lawyers Association Illinois Employment Lawyers Association American Association for Justice Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steve serves the general practice needs of our clients
  • He has 23 years of experience in representing families and individuals in a variety of areas
  • He has handled dozens of probate estates
  • Steve has helped many families gain peace of mind by assisting them with drafting their estate planning documents
  • He also represents clients in residential real estate sales and purchases
  • Through his expertise in consumer bankruptcy, Steve has helped clients save their homes and get out from underneath crushing debt by filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies
  • Steve takes pride in serving our clients in a professional and efficient manner while always keeping an eye on achieving practical results.In addition to heading our general practice department, Steve helps employees in several employment law areas
  • Steve represents employees who have been unlawfully discriminated against, harassed or retaliated against because of their race, sex, religion, disability, age or other protected class
  • For employees who are leaving their jobs, Steve can advise them on their rights and the fairness of severance agreements
  • His practice also includes cases against employers who have violated the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or have terminated workers in retaliation for exercising their rights under federal or state law
  • Steve is particularly keen to protect workers who have been fired for filing a Worker’s Compensation claim
  • Steve takes great satisfaction in helping David battle Goliath

Practice Areas Explained

Steven A. Wade's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven A. Wade handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Workplace Discrimination

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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.

Steven A. Wade is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven A. Wade

Where is Steven A. Wade's law office located?
Steven A. Wade's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Anesi Ozmon, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven A. Wade handle?
Steven A. Wade focuses on residential, discrimination, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven A. Wade practiced law?
Steven A. Wade has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Steven A. Wade go to law school?
Steven A. Wade earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Steven A. Wade for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1994
B.A.
Wabash College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1994
Ohio
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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