Atty. William Paul Colson

Atty. William Paul Colson

William Paul Colson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, real estate, tax. William received a B.S.B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Chicago Chicago 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About William Paul Colson at a glance

William Paul Colson is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Finkel, Martwick & Colson, P.C.. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1962). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1962) and John Carroll University (B.S.B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Southwest Bar Association of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Paul Colson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, real estate, tax
  • William received a B.S.B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • William practices at Finkel, Martwick & Colson, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Paul Colson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Paul Colson 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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Tax Law

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

William Paul Colson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Paul Colson

Where is William Paul Colson's law office located?
William Paul Colson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Finkel, Martwick & Colson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Paul Colson handle?
William Paul Colson focuses on real estate, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Paul Colson practiced law?
William Paul Colson has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did William Paul Colson go to law school?
William Paul Colson earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (B.S.B.A., 1959).
How can I contact William Paul Colson for a consultation?
You can contact William Paul Colson 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 Paul Colson received?
William Paul Colson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1962
B.S.B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1962

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