Atty. William Strayer Bach

Atty. William Strayer Bach

William Strayer Bach is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, estate litigation and 1 other area of law. William Strayer received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Bloomington Bloomington 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About William Strayer Bach at a glance

William Strayer Bach is an Of Counsel based in Bloomington, Illinois, practicing at Costigan & Wollrab, P.C.. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1962) and Illinois (1964). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1962) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of McLean County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Bloomington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Strayer Bach is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, estate litigation and 1 other area of law
  • William Strayer received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • William Strayer practices at Costigan & Wollrab, P.C. in Bloomington, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Strayer Bach's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William Strayer Bach is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

William Strayer Bach is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

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

Estate & Trust Litigation

William Strayer Bach is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Bloomington 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 Strayer Bach

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

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1962
B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1962
Illinois
Admitted: 1964

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