Atty. William Matthew Stroud

Atty. William Matthew Stroud

William Matthew Stroud is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business law, corporate law and 7 other areas of law. William received a B.S.C. degree from Roosevelt University in 1957, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About William Matthew Stroud at a glance

William Matthew Stroud is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kiesler & Berman. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1994), and U.S. Tax Court (1996). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1983) and Roosevelt University (B.S.C., 1957). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Chairman, Committees on: Taxation Law Torts) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Matthew Stroud is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business law, corporate law and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.C. degree from Roosevelt University in 1957, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Kiesler & Berman in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Matthew Stroud's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Matthew Stroud

Where is William Matthew Stroud's law office located?
William Matthew Stroud's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kiesler & Berman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Matthew Stroud handle?
William Matthew Stroud focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Matthew Stroud practiced law?
William Matthew Stroud has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William Matthew Stroud go to law school?
William Matthew Stroud earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S.C., 1957).
How can I contact William Matthew Stroud for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1983
B.S.C.
Roosevelt University
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1996

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