Atty. William J. Grinde

Atty. William J. Grinde

William J. Grinde is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, estate planning, taxation.

Schaumburg Schaumburg 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Grinde at a glance

William J. Grinde is a Member based in Schaumburg, Illinois, practicing at Robinson Payne LLC | Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1975) and Illinois (1992). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1974) and University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Schaumburg, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J. Grinde is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, estate planning, taxation
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Robinson Payne LLC | Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC in Schaumburg, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Grinde's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

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

William J. Grinde 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 J. Grinde 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 Schaumburg 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 J. Grinde

Where is William J. Grinde's law office located?
William J. Grinde's law practice is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. The firm is Robinson Payne LLC | Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Grinde handle?
William J. Grinde focuses on estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William J. Grinde practiced law?
William J. Grinde has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William J. Grinde go to law school?
William J. Grinde earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact William J. Grinde for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Grinde 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 J. Grinde received?
William J. Grinde's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1974
B.B.A.
University of Wisconsin at Madison
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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