Atty. William Aaron McSurley

Atty. William Aaron McSurley

William Aaron McSurley is a lawyer practicing child custody, guardianship, divorce & separation and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Chicago Chicago 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About William Aaron McSurley at a glance

William Aaron McSurley is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Merel Family Law. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012). Educated at University of Illinois at Chicago B.A. University of Illinois College of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Aaron McSurley is a lawyer practicing child custody, guardianship, divorce & separation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • William practices at Merel Family Law in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Aaron McSurley's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

William Aaron McSurley is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

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

William Aaron McSurley is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

William Aaron McSurley is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

William Aaron McSurley is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Aaron McSurley

Where is William Aaron McSurley's law office located?
William Aaron McSurley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Merel Family Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Aaron McSurley handle?
William Aaron McSurley focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Aaron McSurley practiced law?
William Aaron McSurley has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did William Aaron McSurley go to law school?
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How can I contact William Aaron McSurley for a consultation?
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Education

University of Illinois at Chicago B.A. University of Illinois College of Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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