Atty. William Scott Kirsch

Atty. William Scott Kirsch

William Scott Kirsch is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William Scott Kirsch at a glance

William Scott Kirsch is a business, bankruptcy, m&a, and securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1981) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Scott Kirsch is a lawyer practicing corporate, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Kirsch's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Scott Kirsch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Scott Kirsch is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Scott Kirsch is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

William Scott Kirsch is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Scott Kirsch

Where is William Scott Kirsch's law office located?
William Scott Kirsch's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Kirsch handle?
William Scott Kirsch focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Scott Kirsch practiced law?
William Scott Kirsch has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Scott Kirsch go to law school?
William Scott Kirsch earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact William Scott Kirsch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University Law School
- 1981
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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