Atty. Steven Shaw Potts
Steven Shaw Potts is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, real estate law, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Steven Shaw Potts is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and chapter 11 attorney based in Northbrook, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at Washington University, St. Louis (J.D., 1988) and Knox College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven Shaw Potts is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, real estate law, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Steven practices in Northbrook, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Steven Shaw Potts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven Shaw Potts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Steven Shaw Potts is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Steven Shaw Potts is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →
Steven Shaw Potts is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Northbrook 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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