Atty. William James Bolotin

Atty. William James Bolotin

William James Bolotin is a lawyer practicing futures, commodities, securities and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Bolotin at a glance

William James Bolotin is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman & Dunn Ltd.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, securities, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A. Finance, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Futures and Derivatives Law Committee Chairman, Financial and Investment Services Committee, 2000-2001) and Illinois State (Agricultural Law Section Council, Chairman, 2007-2008) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James Bolotin is a lawyer practicing futures, commodities, securities and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William practices at Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman & Dunn Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William James Bolotin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William James Bolotin 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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Securities Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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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 James Bolotin

Where is William James Bolotin's law office located?
William James Bolotin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman & Dunn Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Bolotin handle?
William James Bolotin focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, securities, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William James Bolotin practiced law?
William James Bolotin has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William James Bolotin go to law school?
William James Bolotin earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.B.A. Finance, 1980).
How can I contact William James Bolotin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William James Bolotin received?
William James Bolotin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1983
B.B.A. Finance
University of Notre Dame
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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