Atty. William Scott Schwartz
William Scott Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, banking law and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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William Scott Schwartz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1990) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Scott Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, banking law and 4 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- William practices at Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
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William Scott Schwartz is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Scott Schwartz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William Scott Schwartz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
William Scott Schwartz is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
William Scott Schwartz is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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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