Atty. William Howland Mayer

Atty. William Howland Mayer

William Howland Mayer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, estate planning, health insurance and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Rutgers University in 1990, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About William Howland Mayer at a glance

William Howland Mayer is a trusts, estate planning, employment, tax, and health care attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2007) and Rutgers University (B.S., 1990). Active member of Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Howland Mayer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, estate planning, health insurance and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Rutgers University in 1990, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Howland Mayer's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Howland Mayer is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William Howland Mayer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Howland Mayer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

William Howland Mayer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William Howland Mayer is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Howland Mayer

Where is William Howland Mayer's law office located?
William Howland Mayer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Howland Mayer handle?
William Howland Mayer focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Howland Mayer practiced law?
William Howland Mayer has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did William Howland Mayer go to law school?
William Howland Mayer earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact William Howland Mayer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 2007
B.S.
Rutgers University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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