Atty. William A. Levy

Atty. William A. Levy

William A. Levy is a lawyer practicing real estate, partnership, tax.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Levy at a glance

William A. Levy is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and U.S. Tax Court (1990). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Levy is a lawyer practicing real estate, partnership, tax
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Levy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William A. Levy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

William A. Levy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William A. Levy is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 William A. Levy

Where is William A. Levy's law office located?
William A. Levy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Levy handle?
William A. Levy focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William A. Levy practiced law?
William A. Levy has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William A. Levy go to law school?
William A. Levy earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact William A. Levy for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Levy 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.
What awards or recognition has William A. Levy received?
William A. Levy's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1988
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1990

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