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Atty. William Jerrard Wise

Atty. William Jerrard Wise

William Jerrard Wise is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, estate and gift taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Chicago Chicago 67 Years Experience 67 year
Call (312) 748-0609

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About William Jerrard Wise at a glance

William Jerrard Wise is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They haand 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959) and Colorado (1992). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1958) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith ยท Updated June 2026

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  • William Jerrard Wise is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, estate and gift taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

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Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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William Jerrard Wise's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
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William Jerrard Wise has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
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William Jerrard Wise earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (B.B.A., 1955).
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William Jerrard Wise's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1958
B.B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1959
Colorado
Admitted: 1992

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