Atty. William Gerard Dowling

Atty. William Gerard Dowling

William Gerard Dowling is a lawyer practicing family law, custody law, personal injury. William received a B.A. degree from St.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Gerard Dowling at a glance

William Gerard Dowling is a child custody, personal injury, and family law attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1980) and St. Mary's College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Gerard Dowling is a lawyer practicing family law, custody law, personal injury
  • William received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Gerard Dowling's Areas of Practice

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

Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

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

William Gerard Dowling is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family 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 Gerard Dowling

Where is William Gerard Dowling's law office located?
William Gerard Dowling's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gerard Dowling handle?
William Gerard Dowling focuses on child custody, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Gerard Dowling practiced law?
William Gerard Dowling has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Gerard Dowling go to law school?
William Gerard Dowling earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact William Gerard Dowling for a consultation?
You can contact William Gerard Dowling 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 Gerard Dowling received?
William Gerard Dowling's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1980
B.A.
St. Mary's College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980

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