Atty. William M. Getzoff
William M. Getzoff is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, immigration, estate planning.
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William M. Getzoff is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Getzoff & Getzoff. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. (1972). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1972) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Member, Unauthorized Practice Committee, 1976— Chairman, 1983 Member, Legislative Committee, 1978—) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William M. Getzoff is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, immigration, estate planning
- William received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- William practices at Getzoff & Getzoff in Chicago, IL
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William M. Getzoff is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William M. Getzoff is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
William M. Getzoff is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →
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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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