Atty. William Joseph Elman

Atty. William Joseph Elman

William Joseph Elman is a lawyer practicing car accidents, personal injury, real estate and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1953, and has been licensed for 67 years.

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About William Joseph Elman at a glance

William Joseph Elman is a Member based in Harvard, Illinois, practicing at Elman & Ehardt, Ltd.. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on car accidents, probate, personal injury, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1960), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1964), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1965). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1956) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago. Serands clients in Harvard, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Joseph Elman is a lawyer practicing car accidents, personal injury, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1953, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • William practices at Elman & Ehardt, Ltd. in Harvard, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Elman's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Elman is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

William Joseph Elman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Elman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

William Joseph Elman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Elman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Harvard 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 Joseph Elman

Where is William Joseph Elman's law office located?
William Joseph Elman's law practice is located in Harvard, Illinois. The firm is Elman & Ehardt, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Elman handle?
William Joseph Elman focuses on car accidents, probate, personal injury, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Joseph Elman practiced law?
William Joseph Elman has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did William Joseph Elman go to law school?
William Joseph Elman earned their education at (J.D., 1956); (B.A., 1953).
How can I contact William Joseph Elman for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Elman 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 Joseph Elman received?
William Joseph Elman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1956
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1960
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Admitted: 1982

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