Atty. William Shelby Singer

Atty. William Shelby Singer

William Shelby Singer is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate. William received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Chicago Chicago 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About William Shelby Singer at a glance

William Shelby Singer is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1965). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1965) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Shelby Singer is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate
  • William received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • William practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Shelby Singer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Shelby Singer 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 Shelby Singer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Shelby Singer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Shelby Singer

Where is William Shelby Singer's law office located?
William Shelby Singer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Shelby Singer handle?
William Shelby Singer focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Shelby Singer practiced law?
William Shelby Singer has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did William Shelby Singer go to law school?
William Shelby Singer earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact William Shelby Singer for a consultation?
You can contact William Shelby Singer 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 Shelby Singer received?
William Shelby Singer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Columbia Law School
- 1965
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1965

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