Atty. William Theodore Kaplan

Atty. William Theodore Kaplan

William Theodore Kaplan is a lawyer practicing business, tax, corporate law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Joliet Joliet 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About William Theodore Kaplan at a glance

William Theodore Kaplan is an Associate based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at Kavanagh Grumley & Gorbold LLC. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966) and Missouri (1966). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1966) and Grinnell College (B.A. New, 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Theodore Kaplan is a lawyer practicing business, tax, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • William practices at Kavanagh Grumley & Gorbold LLC in Joliet, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Theodore Kaplan's Areas of Practice

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

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 Theodore Kaplan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Theodore Kaplan 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 Theodore Kaplan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

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

Commercial Real Estate

William Theodore Kaplan is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 Joliet 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 Theodore Kaplan

Where is William Theodore Kaplan's law office located?
William Theodore Kaplan's law practice is located in Joliet, Illinois. The firm is Kavanagh Grumley & Gorbold LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Theodore Kaplan handle?
William Theodore Kaplan focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Theodore Kaplan practiced law?
William Theodore Kaplan has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did William Theodore Kaplan go to law school?
William Theodore Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A. New, 1962).
How can I contact William Theodore Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact William Theodore Kaplan 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 Theodore Kaplan received?
William Theodore Kaplan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1966
B.A. New
Grinnell College
- 1962

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1966
Missouri
Admitted: 1966

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