Atty. Walter Lee Draney

Atty. Walter Lee Draney

Walter Lee Draney is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, mergers and acquisitions, bond counsel and 12 other areas of law. Walter received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Chicago Chicago 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Walter Lee Draney at a glance

Walter Lee Draney is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Illinois (B.S. Business, 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Walter Lee Draney is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, mergers and acquisitions, bond counsel and 12 other areas of law
  • Walter received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Walter practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Walter Lee Draney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Lee Draney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Walter Lee Draney is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Walter Lee Draney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Walter Lee Draney is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Walter Lee Draney

Where is Walter Lee Draney's law office located?
Walter Lee Draney's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chapman And Cutler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter Lee Draney handle?
Walter Lee Draney focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Walter Lee Draney practiced law?
Walter Lee Draney has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Walter Lee Draney go to law school?
Walter Lee Draney earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Business, 1995).
How can I contact Walter Lee Draney for a consultation?
You can contact Walter Lee Draney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1999
B.S. Business
University of Illinois
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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