Atty. Theodore M. Swain
Theodore M. Swain is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate, tax.
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Theodore M. Swain is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner LLP. They have 72+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1954. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1954) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1956). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1954) and University of Illinois (A.B. Valedictorian, 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations American Judicature Society. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Theodore M. Swain is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate, tax
- Theodore received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1951, and has been licensed for 72 years
- Theodore practices at Gould & Ratner LLP in Chicago, IL
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Theodore M. Swain's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Theodore M. Swain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Theodore M. Swain is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Theodore M. Swain is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Theodore M. Swain is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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