Atty. William John Lewis

Atty. William John Lewis

Atty. William John Lewis is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, distressed real estate assets, leasing and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (312) 428-6836 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William John Lewis at a glance

William John Lewis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and Wisconsin (2022). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Marquette University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. William John Lewis is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, distressed real estate assets, leasing and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • William practices at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William John Lewis's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

William John Lewis is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 John Lewis

Where is William John Lewis's law office located?
William John Lewis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Lewis handle?
William John Lewis focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William John Lewis practiced law?
William John Lewis has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did William John Lewis go to law school?
William John Lewis earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact William John Lewis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1995
B.S.
Marquette University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2022

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